NHRC Issues Advisory For Protection Of Human Rights Of Commercial Truck Drivers
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued an advisory to the centre, states and union territories for the protection of human rights of commercial truck drivers. The commission observed the situation of truck drivers, taking into consideration social security, life insurance, provident fund, etc. The four key areas focused in the advisory include protection from exploitation, provison of amenities, provison of socio economic security and physical and mental well being.