<div><br />''</div>''<div>The Cabinet today approved Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 for introduction in Parliament.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The Bill broadly addresses the issue of trafficking from the point of view of prevention, rescue and rehabilitation.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>In order to break the organized nexus, both at the national and international level, the Bill provides for the attachment and forfeiture of property and also the proceeds for the crime.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The Bill has provision for time-bound trial and repatriation of the victims within a period of one year from taking into cognizance. It also focuses on immediate protection of rescued victims and their rehabilitation.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>A rehabilitation fund has been created for the first time which will be used for the physical, psychological and social well-being of the victim including education, skill development, health care, psychological support, legal aid, safe accommodation etc.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Designated courts in each district will be established for the speedy trial of the cases. The Bill creates dedicated institutional mechanisms at District, State and Central Level.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>These will be responsible for prevention, protection, investigation and rehabilitation work related to trafficking.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>National Investigation Agency will perform the tasks of Anti-Trafficking Bureau at the national level present under the Home Ministry.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The Bill comprehensively addresses the transnational nature of the crime.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The National Anti-Trafficking Bureau will perform the functions of international coordination with authorities in foreign countries and international organizations.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The Bill has the provision of punishment for promoting or facilitating trafficking of a person which includes producing, printing, issuing or distributing unissued, tampered or fake certificates, registration or stickers as proof of compliance with Government requirements, or commits fraud for procuring or facilitating the acquisition of clearances and necessary documents from Government agencies.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The punishment ranges from rigorous minimum 10 years to life and fine not less than 1 lakh rupees. <br />''</div>