Systemic Challenges and Forced Sex Work in Madhya Pradesh’s Banchhada Community
The Banchhada community in Madhya Pradesh continues to face severe marginalization due to a long-standing practice of forcing daughters into sex work to support their families. Historically labeled a ‘criminal tribe’ by British colonial authorities and currently recognized as a Scheduled Caste, the community prioritizes the upbringing of girls over boys specifically for this exploitative purpose. Despite various interventions from the government and non-governmental organizations, breaking this cycle of exploitation remains a significant challenge. The report highlights the social and economic complexities that keep the Banchhadas on the fringes of Indian society while their daughters face systemic abuse.
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