NHRC, India
x.
Simplifying the processes for creation of Corpus fund and recoupment thereof.
xi.
Necessary survey for identification of bonded labourer must be conducted and outcomeof
the survey be taken to a logical end.
xii.
Necessary modules with the help of VV Giri National Labour Institute be formulated for
training and capacity building.
xiii.
All the stakeholders need to be sensitised considering the poor conviction rate.
xiv.
Gaps in implementation of CSS, 2016, need to be identified and suitable corrective measures
to be taken for better outcomes of the existing scheme.
xv.
Format for the submission of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and Half-Yearly Reports to be
simplified and standardised.
xvi.
Necessary curriculum to be prepared and introduced in the training modules for the
functionaries of Government Institutions/Police Academies NGOs/CSOs and other
functionaries/stakeholders working in the areas of Bonded Labours.
xvii. To increase participation in awareness programmes, in particular, for Students, youth, CSOs
and others working in the field.
xviii. To develop the mechanism for expeditious repatriation of Indian citizens, who are victims of
bonded labour in foreign countries.
xix.
The State and District authorities to ensure that Cash and Non-Cash benefits are extended to
the released bonded labourers in accordance with the existing CSS2016.
xx.
Necessary Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities for sensitising the
community for raising awareness.
xxi.
To ensure the effective implementation of NHRC’s Advisory to identify, release, and
rehabilitate bonded labourers during Covid-19 pandemic. Necessary updation and submission
of data on MIS, pertaining to the Action Taken on the Advisory, at regular intervals.
7.44 Illustrative Cases
1.
Injuries and deaths caused by a pharmaceutical industry explosion inside the Jawaharlal
Nehru Pharma City SEZ in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
(Case No. 1881/1/21/2020)
i.
The complaint was received bythe Commission on 14/07/2020 from the complainant
Shri MVS Anil Kumar Rajagiri, District Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The complaint
pertained toPharma Industry explosion within the SEZ of Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City in
Visakhapatnam.
ii.
The Commission took cognizance ofthe matter on 06/10/2020 and in accordance with the
Commission's instructions, a report dated 20/04/2021 received from the District Collector,
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