Tag: Migrant workers

A close look at some of governments post pandemic policies for migrants reveals that key structural exclusions in the labour codes, the one nation, one ration card (ONORC) and PMAY schemes threaten serious exclusions

Suspected terrorists shot at a labourer in Pulwama; victim said to be stable

Covid lockdowns and economic backwardness of the district have pushed many daily wagers in the district to various parts of the country. Many of them die due to work risks and other factors, and the families find it challenging to receive compensation amount.

Mohammed Amrez became the fourth migrant worker from Bihar to be targeted in the Union Territory

Women display letters containing rakhi for PM  Poor labouring families,...

Court says Central and States to ensure migrant workers are mandatorily provided ration

Police ignore documents proving their India nationality, allegedly threaten violence

Confiscation of their only means of transport and then such a unilateral sale in an auction has raised serious questions

Daily challenges include disguised unemployment, lack of safety measures, exploitation by unscrupulous employers

Social workers and municipal officials work together to fix the sorry state of worker registrations