Chennai: Project helps bonded labourers to get jobs

​In a move to provide employment to released bonded labourers, a project was launched by the RBLA along with SWELECT

Chennai: In a move to provide employment to released bonded labourers, a project was launched by the Released Bonded Labourers Association (RBLA) along with SWELECT Energy Systems at Thirukalukundram in Kanchipuram district on Friday.

A total of 11 families are benefited by the project that helps them earn an income by means of goat rearing, wood cutting, setting up petty shops and running tea stalls. 

​One of the rescued labourers, Jyothi who is now a leader of a self help group said, “My life has changed after I was rescued as they helped me set up a petty shop in the area. The income generated through this project will help families start savings and plan a better future for the next generation.” She also has a plan to start mushroom cultivation with the help of 12 other rescued women.

Apart from this, they have installed a borewell, which is expected to benefit up to 90 families. One of released bonded labourers was also handed a house.

SWELECT associated with RBLA in 2016. They previously launched a project, “Ini oru vidhi seivom” to provide micro loans for survivors of bonded labour with viable business proposals.