LatestCorporate Compliance 27 September 2026
Tamil Nadu Hero Ends Bonded Labour Chains
An 1981 government order on minimum wages, introduced by Tamil Nadu’s late chief minister M.G. Ramachandran, forced employers to pay fair pay to low‑skill workers, dismantling debt‑bondage cycles and reducing exploitation across the state.
Tamil Nadu’s anti‑bonded‑labour champion
In 1981, the state government under CM M.G. Ramachandran issued an order fixing minimum wages for the sector, a move that helped break the cycle of debt bondage. The policy forced employers to pay fair wages, reducing reliance on forced labor.
- Minimum‑wage order targeted low‑skill, seasonal workers.
- Prompted legal action against exploitative contractors.
- Empowered workers to demand rights and left many families out of bondage.
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