Question : BONDED LABOUR



(a)whether the Government has conducted any survey for identification of bonded labour in the country;

(b)if so, the details thereof, State-wise and year-wise during the last three years and the current year;

(c)the number of cases registered in this regard along with the action initiated against those engaged in bonded labour during the said period;

(d)whether the Government has implemented any schemes for their rehabilitation;

(e)if so, details of the scheme and the funds allocated therefor during the said period along with the outlay finalised for the current Five Year Plan period; and

(f)the steps taken by the Government for the speedy identification, rehabilitation and eradication of bonded labour in the country?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH)

(a) to (f): A statement is annexed.