The National Human Rights Commission held a meeting of its Core Group on Bonded Labour at its premises in New Delhi on the 25th March, 2014. In the meeting, chaired by Justice Shri D. Murugesan, Member, NHRC, addition to the Rules under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 in respect of areas not covered by existing Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Rules, 1976 were discussed.
Apart from the Members of the Core Group on Bonded Labour, some prominent NGOs working in the field of Bonded Labour like International Justice Mission (IJM), Action Aid India, etc. were also included as special invitees. Senior Officers from the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the NHRC were also present.
Draft amendments to the existing Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Rules, 1976 were proposed, comments on which have been sought from the participants to enable finalization of the recommendations.