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‘Nanna Guruthu' campaign in Mandya for rescued bonded labour

‘Nanna Guruthu' campaign in Mandya for rescued bonded labour

The Hindu20-06-2025
With the intention of ensuring all government facilities and benefits reach individuals rescued from bonded labour, a special campaign titled 'Nanna Guruthu' (My Identity) will be launched for the first time in Mandya district to provide 13 essential government documents.
Presiding over a meeting on Friday, K.R. Nandini, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, directed officials to collect data of those who were rescued from bonded labour and submit a report within one month.
She said that the date for the campaign would be finalised during a follow-up meeting scheduled for July.
Ms. Nandini instructed officials to conduct a survey in every taluk, prepare a list of the landless and homeless, and create awareness among the community about the special campaign.
She stressed the need to facilitate local level rehabilitation and provide an e-property account in addition to the 13 documents, which include Aadhaar card, birth certificate, caste and income certificate, e-Shram Card, ration card, voter ID, bank account, social security pension, PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana), PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana), UDID Card (for persons with disabilities), MGNREGA Job Card and ABHA Card (Ayushman Bharat Health Account).
District Planning Officer Dhanush, Zilla Panchayat deputy secretary Lakshmi, and officials from various departments were present at the meeting.
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