Labour

Bonded Labour Crisis: The NHRC slammed the Punjab government for a flawed probe into the rescue of bonded labourers in Moga. The Commission has sought a report by April 7.

Bonded labourers from Moga district in Punjab have been rescued following The Probe's reportage. However, the rescued labourers, including women and children, face an uncertain future.

Bonded Labour: An investigation in Punjab’s Moga district uncovers over 50 bonded labourers, including 26 children, trapped in a brick kiln. Trafficked from Uttar Pradesh, they are forced to work without wages under constant surveillance and violence.

Tiger reserves in India face a large number of vacancies, forcing many casual workers and home guards into dangerous roles for meagre pay, often without adequate training.

Unemployment is rising sharply in India, disproportionately affecting the nation's youth. As the job market struggles to recover, many young graduates face challenges in securing stable employment.

More of India's women are accessing maternal healthcare, more girls are in high school but few women are in the labour force, and many of those who are working are engaged in low-quality poorly paid work.