Despite the abolition of bonded labour in India, the practice of forced labour to repay loan is still prevalent in the country. *Karnataka has the highest number of recognised bonded labourers in India, showed data of Ministry of Labour and Employment. *Bonded labour is common in agricultural areas in the case of India, said International […]
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Garment factories in Karnataka are breeding grounds for sexual predators, often trapping women employees into the sex work industry. ASI study shows around 20 million involved in the sex work industry. Bengaluru Urban has the highest number of sex workers among all the districts in Karnataka with over 21 thousand in the industry. Among the […]
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Gender Reassignment Surgery is a last resort for a person who has faced multiple challenges in a queerphobic society. Gender Reassignment Surgery(GRS) might appear as a life-changing option to people who feel trapped inside their body, but it comes with its own risks and downside one must be educated about. “Once changed, you cannot go […]
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The cases of Tuberculosis in Siruguppa is 7.2 percent which is more than the national average that is 5 percent. Tuberculosis, a major public health problem in India has seen an estimated increase in 2.7 million new cases occurring annually resulting in an estimated 4 lakh deaths per year. Shanna Thayanna, a TB patient says, […]
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The rise in the number of cases of dental fluorosis in Gajendragad, is becoming a serious concern for the residents. Gajendragad taluk is witnessing an increase in the cases of Dental fluorosis, with the high level of fluoride present in the water that makes it unfit for the villagers to consume. Manjunath, a villager from […]
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The continuous blasting in the area has caused significant damage to the homes of the villagers. The cracked walls of the house are deepening the fear of Savita, a mother of three who struggles to protect her family from the sudden shocks. She and the rest of the villagers are living in constant fear because of blasting […]
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According to the United Nations Human Rights Office, land is not a mere commodity, but an essential element for the realisation of many human rights. However, as the dalit community of Shidenur village will tell you, land rights stop being equal for everyone if you are marginalised enough. Lambani farmers in Byadagi’s Shidenur village are […]
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In the era of online transactions, there are many villages in India which still face problems with the basic facilities provided by the banks. Villages in northern Karnataka are no such exception to this. Savanur a taluk in Haveri district consists of 63 villages. They are nowhere near to achieving and providing these basic amenities […]
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People in Kushtagi taluk lack public sanitation facilities in the taluk. Also, not every person in the taluk received the benefits under SBM. BENGALURU: Despite having toilets in every house, people in Kushtagi prefer open defecation out of their habit and need for maintaining toilets. Sangappa and his wife prefer open defecation despite a toilet […]
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Lack of computer educators and digital literacy is impacting the academics and career aspirations of students studying in a Government First Grade Degree College and a pre-university (PU) college. The lack of importance given to digital literacy has been impacting the way students perceive careers in government degree and PU colleges in Kampli Taluk of […]
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