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INDIA’S CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD LABOURINDIA’S CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD LABOUR

INDIA’S CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD LABOUR

Sustainable Development Goal 8 has set a deadline of 2025 as a means of addressing the growing problem of child…

July 1, 2023
Why Wealthy Nations Need To Take Onus Of Their Migrant Assets?Why Wealthy Nations Need To Take Onus Of Their Migrant Assets?

Why Wealthy Nations Need To Take Onus Of Their Migrant Assets?

United Nations - A CNBC report claims that literally 5 percent of global workforce comprises migrant workers and that wealthy…

October 15, 2021
Why Is Congress Pushing For Amendment Of Rajasthan Child Marriage Registration Bill?Why Is Congress Pushing For Amendment Of Rajasthan Child Marriage Registration Bill?

Why Is Congress Pushing For Amendment Of Rajasthan Child Marriage Registration Bill?

Rajasthan, India - Marking the International Girl Child Day, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has withdrawn the controversial Child Marriage…

October 12, 2021
Nagaland’s domestic workers: muzzled agonyNagaland’s domestic workers: muzzled agony

Nagaland’s domestic workers: muzzled agony

Nagaland, India - Covid-19 pandemic has whipped nations’ economy and struck a havoc on livelihoods. Some professions are at the…

October 10, 2021
Migrant worker died on site in Kerala, protest for safety spurs in labor communityMigrant worker died on site in Kerala, protest for safety spurs in labor community

Migrant worker died on site in Kerala, protest for safety spurs in labor community

Kerala, India - A migrant worker was killed after a concrete wall collapsed on a group of workers who were engaged…

October 8, 2021
Children of migrant workers yet to find their way back to schools post government’s announcementChildren of migrant workers yet to find their way back to schools post government’s announcement

Children of migrant workers yet to find their way back to schools post government’s announcement

Karnataka - Dakshina Kannada District had announced its decision to resume classes from class six to ten but as per…

October 7, 2021
Tea workers in India are barely sustaining during the pandemic, second made matters worseTea workers in India are barely sustaining during the pandemic, second made matters worse

Tea workers in India are barely sustaining during the pandemic, second made matters worse

India - Tea workers in India are experiencing their worst nightmare as their only source of income has been snatched…

October 4, 2021
Figures show 350 odd crimes being committed against children daily in India in 2020Figures show 350 odd crimes being committed against children daily in India in 2020

Figures show 350 odd crimes being committed against children daily in India in 2020

India - As per the latest data, there were around 1,48,185 cases of crime against children in 2019. It equates…

October 2, 2021
Asian Governments India, China and Singapore on providing basic insurance to Gig EconomyAsian Governments India, China and Singapore on providing basic insurance to Gig Economy

Asian Governments India, China and Singapore on providing basic insurance to Gig Economy

China - Keeping in mind the welfare and economic status of gig workers in Asian countries, China, India and Singapore.…

October 1, 2021
Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-paymentIndian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

India-Jet Airways staff has approached the Labor Department of India urging them to summon the Jet Airways management, that includes…

September 27, 2021