The rescue of 12 alleged bonded labourers from a Uttar Pradesh factory has renewed attention on India's persistent debt bondage problem as labour standards become an increasingly important issue in global trade
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Abhishek Sharma is a Deputy News Editor at Outlook India covering government policies and development stories with a strong human angle. He focuses on the intersection of policy and people, highlighting how administrative decisions impact rural communities and underserved regions. Through his reporting, he brings attention to the challenges and opportunities shaping India’s grassroots communities. He can be reached at abhishek.sharma@outlookindia.com
