bonded labour

Showcasing the five women who have been nominated for ‘Optum Presents The Better India Showcase’ supported by the M3M foundation. They build in silence, persist with strength, and change lives without needing recognition.

Started with the motive of giving back to the society, Shekhar Mahajan’s 'Sahyog Care For You' has successfully rescued 2,788 children via 148 successful rescue missions along with other Government departments, creating a dignified future for the young minds.

Deceived by promises of a good job, 11 men became victims of bonded labour in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. Their ordeal ended when IPS Officer Atul Kulkarni led a rescue operation, freeing them.

D Sivakumar was rescued from a brick kiln when he was 10 years old. He has devoted his life to reaching out to other child-bonded labour survivors. Here's how you can help.

Beyond the call of duty, there are countless stories of dedication, resilience, and compassion showed by the Indian police force. Let's take a look at a few such individuals who empower and inspire.

Deceived by promises of a good job, 11 men became victims of bonded labour in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. Their ordeal ended when IPS Officer Atul Kulkarni led a rescue operation, freeing them from the inhumane conditions and ensuring their rehabilitation.

Meet unsung hero Dr Kiran Prasad from Karnataka who works to rescue and rehabilitate bonded labourers, fighting years of casteism by providing legal aid to those in need

Atmaram Markende, 24, founded Shramik Adhikar Aur Nyay Sangathan (SAANS) in 2020 to help bonded labourers, who are stuck slaving away in various parts of the country.

Mallesh Badrappa spent his childhood as a bonded labourer in Krishnagiri's rose farms in Tamil Nadu. Read about how district administration rescued him and other kids from the thorns

“Even if only one person in the country is a manual scavenger or bonded labourer, it is a national shame,” says Ashif Shaikh, founder of Jan Sahas which is ending discrimination and unjust practices across India