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Former bonded labourers champion justice in Punjab

In the heartland of Punjab, people who once endured the shackles of debt and bondage now dedicate their lives to freeing others.

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Child Trafficking: “To unite children with their parents feels amazing”

Shrishti Shankar leads rescues and raids against child trafficking and child labour in Jharkhand. Working with Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) as Ranchi’s District Coordinator, she also strategizes on the best ways of protecting rural children at the grassroots level.

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Rural India needs a reformed NGO sector

The need of the hour in the non-governmental sector is for the government to keep a transparent check on non-performing NGOs while recognizing and appreciating NGOs and their teams that make a positive contribution towards rural development