India's $5 Trillion Economy Built on Forced Labour in Brutal Open Prisons
India's $5 trillion economy relies heavily on forced labour, with thousands of prisoners working in sweatshop conditions at metal and steel factories, sparking international condemnation. The country's 'open prison' system allows companies to hire inmates for cheap, fueling the nation's rapid industrialization.
India's $5 trillion economy is heavily reliant on forced labour in its manufacturing sector, with millions of workers laboring under harsh conditions in open prisons and other detention facilities to fuel the country's steel production and export-driven growth. The use of forced labour has raised concerns over human rights abuses and exploitation, with many workers facing long hours, low pay, and poor living conditions. Authorities claim that the practice is necessary to meet India's growing demand for steel, which has driven the country's economic expansion in recent years. As the issue comes under increasing scrutiny, some are calling for greater regulation and accountability to protect the rights of these vulnerable workers.
