In a landmark move to empower survivors of bonded labour, the Mandya district administration is set to roll out a special campaign titled ‘Nanna Guruthu’ (My Identity) — aimed at ensuring access to 13 vital government documents and welfare schemes.

At a review meeting on Friday, Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini instructed officials to collect comprehensive data on individuals rescued from bonded labour and submit a report within a month. The official launch date of the campaign will be decided in a follow-up meeting in July.

The initiative will facilitate the issuance of crucial identity and benefit-linked documents such as:

  • Aadhaar card

  • Birth certificate

  • Caste and income certificates

  • Ration card

  • Voter ID

  • Bank account

  • e-Shram card

  • MGNREGA Job Card

  • Social security pension

  • Health and insurance cards like ABHA, PMJJBY, PMSBY, and the UDID card for persons with disabilities.

    • Nandini emphasized that officials must carry out taluk-level surveys, identify the landless and homeless, and spread awareness about the campaign among vulnerable communities. She also highlighted the need to create e-property accounts to aid in local-level rehabilitation and long-term social inclusion.

    The meeting was attended by District Planning Officer Dhanush, ZP Deputy Secretary Lakshmi, and several departmental officials, marking a coordinated push for grassroots implementation of welfare entitlements.