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