Exploring the Rural-Agrarian Linkages of Human Trafficking: A Study of the Indian Punjab |
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Authors: | Suneel Kumar |
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Institution: | Department of Strategic and Regional Studies, University of Jammu, India |
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Abstract: | This article explores the rural-agrarian linkages of human trafficking in the Indian Punjab. The study argues that ongoing agrarian crises, high risk-taking ability of some agrarian castes and low level of education in rural areas are fuelling the illicit business of human trafficking of Punjabis to foreign green pastures. Rural-agrarian communities are the main victims of the traffickers' exploitation. The study has wider policy implications as it suggests policy-makers should formulate a comprehensive policy framework for rural areas of Punjab to ensure the “3P” paradigm – prevention, protection and prosecution – of human trafficking. |
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