India's hidden slaves: The citizens still waiting for freedom | Bonded labour | THE WEEK Explains

India abolished bonded labour nearly half a century ago. But for thousands of survivors, escaping bondage may only be the beginning of the struggle. In this episode of THE WEEK Explains, we look at India's bonded labour system and the gap between what the law promises and what survivors actually experience. Across India, the law provides for rescue, recognition, financial assistance, livelihood support, education, counselling and rehabilitation. But what happens when the system breaks down between those steps? THE WEEK travelled to Bihar to examine how survivors can remain trapped in a bureaucratic limbo even after they have escaped bondage. Story: Nirmal Jovial Host & Producer: P. Akash Directors of Photography: Visuals from Bihar - Bhanu Prakash Chandra In-studio visuals - Vishnudas K.S., Ujwal P.P. Editor: Vishnudas K.S. Graphics: Uthara Dinesh Associate DoP: Avinash S. Thumbnail design: Ujwal P.P. (bonded labour India, debt bondage, child labour, Independence Day) Want more deep dives and explainers? Explore the complete 'THE WEEK Explains' playlist here:    • THE WEEK Explains   Subscribe to THE WEEK Magzter: http://mgztr.co/TheWeekIndia Explore our website: https://www.theweek.in/ Interact with us on our social media channels: Facebook:   / theweekmag   Twitter:   / theweeklive   Telegram: https://t.me/theweekmagazine Single issue purchase link https://subscribe.manoramaonline.com/... Subscription link https://subscribe.manoramaonline.com/... TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE WEEK MAGAZINE, PLEASE CONTACT US Regional Offices Contact Numbers Delhi- 011 23354920, 23354921 Mumbai- 022 – 24900844, 62965900 Kolkata- 9656843600 Chennai- 044 66918530/31/32 Bangalore- 080 – 22247735/36 Hyderabad- 040-23322970 / 09849390776 Sub regional offices Contact Numbers Coimbatore- 2241911 Patna- 8210738538 Lucknow- 9873437363 Chandigarh- 9417310727 Bhopal- 0755 2988036 Jaipur- 94616 28972 Pune- 9881477305 Ahmedabad- 9898231881 Toll Free number 1800- 1035-981