Telangana Launches Helpline to Combat Bonded Labour
Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy introduced a toll-free helpline for reporting bonded labour cases to the state's labour department. Efforts include housing assistance under the 'Indiramma Indlu' scheme and swift action on complaints. District collectors are tasked with addressing these issues promptly.
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A new initiative to combat bonded labour has been rolled out in Telangana, spearheaded by Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy. The minister launched a toll-free helpline at a recent event to facilitate the reporting of bonded labour cases directly to the state labour department.
The helpline aims to eradicate the practice, with district collectors being instructed to swiftly address complaints of bonded labour and human trafficking. The enforcement measures include offering housing through the 'Indiramma Indlu' scheme, which provides financial assistance to the homeless and landless for building permanent houses.
The government commits to supporting survivors with financial aid and promises legal action against employers found engaging in bonded labour. Prominent figures, including actor Amala Akkineni, attended the launch, underscoring the importance of this initiative.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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