The Assam government intends to pass legislation to combat human trafficking in the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the state assembly of this.
“Human trafficking not only means when a person is taken out of the state by luring them for jobs. When children below 14 years of age are taken away from their parents to work as domestic help, it also amounts to human trafficking,” According to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Assam chief minister stated that the state government intends to enact legislation that will govern the employment of domestic workers in state households.
“The employers will be required to register details of their domestic help at the concerned police station. The employers will also need to look after their education and health,” Assam’s chief minister said. Furthermore, Sarma stated that the Assam government will develop a policy to ensure the rehabilitation of rescued trafficked children.