Rehabilitate Ex-Kamaiyas

The Kamaiya (bonded labour) system was formally abolished by Nepal government in 2000. The Bonded Labour Prohibition Act 2002 was enacted to make provisions in order to put a ban on the system, rehabilitate them and improve their livelihoods, thereby ensuring social justice to them. This decision came after years of unwavering advocacy and struggles by leaders and activists of Tharu community and pressure from human rights organisations at home and abroad. Kamaiya and Kamlahari system amounted to modern-day slavery. It had been one of the most inhumane practices wherein Tharu labourers were exploited without even paying them enough for subsistence.