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Jeevika - Vimukti

JEEVIKA is a network comprising various movements, Non Government Organisations (NGOs) and Institutions involved with bonded labour.

It has been in existence since 1993. It has been undertaking a number of programmes and activities with the sole purpose of eradicating bonded labour in karnataka, India.

Programmes - 2007

  • National Consultation on Bonded Labour,Chennai (19-20 July 2007)
  • National Convention on Bonded Labour, Jallender, Punjab (8-9 March 2007)
  • Jeevika Day Celebration, in different Taluks (17 Sep 2007)
  • State Level Jeevika Day Celebration (30 Sep 2007)
  • Minchu "Dalits Cultural Festival", Channapatna (13 Dec 2007)
  • Initiation of Programme on Child Labour in Sericulture in Shilgatta Taluk, Kolar, Supported by Karnataka Labour Commisioner

Programmes - In General

Goal: Abolision of Bonded Labour

  • Implementing the Law on Bonded Labour
  • Securing the rights on related issues (Minimal & Equals Wages)
  • Univeralization of Primary Education
  • Promoting Economic Self Reliance
  • Equal justice for women
  • Awareness on social issues
  • Decentralisation & Direct Democracy
  • Rights to health
  • Sustaining Ecology
  • Inequitious Globalisation