Source: TH Subject: Governance Context: February 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. Despite five decades of the law, recent reports from Odisha highlight a disturbing trend where rescued labourers are slipping back into bondage due to delayed rehabilitation About 50th Year of Ending Bonded Labour: What it is? …
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q2. Discuss why bonded labour persists in India despite a comprehensive legal framework. Evaluate the major bottlenecks in detection and prosecution. Also suggest measures to resolve the problem in a time-bound manner. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …
Syllabus: Social Justice Source: TH Context: On International Labour Day, disturbing stories of bonded labour survivors from various states are in the spotlight, highlighting the continued prevalence of forced labour in India. About Bonded Labour in India: Bonded labour refers to forced work extracted under coercion due to debt, advance payments, or social obligation, often …
