Hyderabad, April 18 --  Telangana Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy on Saturday, April 18, announced that freed bonded labourers would be given priority in the allotment of Indiramma houses, assuring that a special government order would be issued if necessary to ensure they receive shelter.

Speaking as the chief guest at the concluding session of the "State-Level Convergence Workshop on Prevention of Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour" here, the minister said the government was committed to eliminating bonded labour and urged all stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations (NGO) and civil society, to work together toward a society free from exploitation.

"Indiramma houses will be allotted to those who have escaped fro...