Patna: A minor bonded labour survivor from Kishanganj who lost his left arm while allegedly working at a dairy farm in Haryana has received the Rs 10 lakh compensation sanctioned by the Haryana govt. However, his bonded labour release certificate (RC) is still pending.“Santosh received the Rs 10 lakh compensation on Thursday. The chief secretary of Haryana, on behalf of the state govt, has disbursed the amount on humanitarian grounds,” said Santosh’s lawyer Yogesh Parshad.The compensation followed a recommendation by the Haryana State Human Rights Commission to provide financial assistance for Santosh’s rehabilitation and a better quality of life.Santosh has also been fitted with a prosthetic arm. However, the pending RC remains a concern as it is required to access rehabilitation benefits available to bonded labour survivors.The National Human Rights Commission had also taken suo motu cognizance of reports about his exploitation and sought responses from the concerned authorities.
