February 12, 2025 — A new reporting series by CNN has focused on India’s shrimp-processing industry, alleging ongoing labor issues and a lack of oversight.
The report, which is part of CNN’s ongoing “The Great Illusion” series, interviewed migrant women and girls working at seafood plants in Andhra Pradesh, India. While the majority of those interviewed said their lives had improved overall thanks to the jobs, it also revealed what CNN described as extreme working and living conditions with long shifts and no days off – in violation of India’s labor laws.