The evil practice of bonded labour has been in Existence in many states in India from time immemorial. It continued for many years even after Indian independence. It was formally abolished by government through i the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976.
Indian villages have a number of people who are oppressed and exploited—the backward classes, landless Labourers, poor farmers. But the condition of bonded Labourers is worse. They are made to live the life of slaves throughout their lives. It is indeed surprising that this System of slavery is yet in operation reportedly in interior Of states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, MP, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, up, and Haryana.
Under this system, any person who took a loan from A landlord or moneylender had to render free labour to The credit till the amount of loan with interest thereon Was cleared. If the debtor died
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