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An agreement of torture:Pathuria system (NGO PARDA)

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The bonded labour system (Abolition) Act 1976 lays down certain provisions to ensure the safety of bonded labourers. In principle, the Act abolishes the system of bondage that occurs rampantly. Labour contractors still hire labourers for an advance payment, forcing them to work for indefinite periods, making them believe that they’re still in debt.  According […]