Bonded Labour: What is it and Why Does it Persist in India?

Why does Bonded Labour exist in India despite progressive legislation and constitutional rights?

Why does Bonded Labour exist in India despite progressive legislation and constitutional rights? Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits forced labour and human trafficking. But in India, bonded labour results from poverty, social marginalisation, and most importantly, the government's unwillingness to address the practice and its underlying causes. Watch this video to know more.