Citation:

Chetan Kumar Sharma, Dharam Pal. "Migrant Labourers and their Challenges in India: A Systematic Review" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 3, No. 11, pp. 175-194, 2024.

Abstract:

The study examines the different aspects of migrant labourers in India. For the purpose of the study, 69 studies were shortlisted from the Scopus and Google Scholar digital databases by employing the PRISMA Framework 2020. The study reveals that the majority of migrant labourers belong to the younger generation, with most being illiterate or educated only up to middle school and only a few having achieved graduation. They mostly belong to marginal sections of society, such as SC, ST, and OBC. Their working conditions are severely inadequate, as many are employed in the informal economy, lacking essential social security, written job contracts, and insurance. These labourers often work in hazardous environments with long hours and no overtime guarantees. Living conditions for these individuals are precarious, as many reside in overcrowded accommodations, often in close proximity to their worksites. In the worst cases, some are homeless, living on pavements, which subjects them to poor sanitation and increases their vulnerability to various diseases. Additionally, women and children experience indirect repercussions from these conditions.

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Keywords:

Migrant, Labourers, Workers, Migration, Working Conditions, Employment, Living Conditions, Social-Security, PRISMA, Systematic Review.