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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicAnti-trafficking bill

Topic: Anti-trafficking bill

What is draft anti-trafficking bill 2021 and how it is different from the 2018 bill

Sravasti Dasgupta -
A previous draft of anti-human trafficking bill was passed in Lok Sabha in 2018 but was never introduced in Rajya Sabha.

Anti-trafficking Bill has scope for confusion. Here’s what will work: BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi

Meenakashi Lekhi -
The proposed legislation includes punishment for trafficking for forced labour and marriage but neglects trafficking for sexual exploitation and organ trade.

India had 38,503 victims of trafficking in 2011-19. Only 77 have got compensation

Fatima Khan -
Lack of awareness and the daunting task of collecting proof has meant that few victims of trafficking manage to avail of govt compensation.

Mob attacks Swami Agnivesh in Jharkhand, and monsoon session begins

Yashasvini Mathur -
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Defence

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