An Analysis of Migrant Internal Labour Features and Policies

Dr. Ajit Singh

Abstract

Today, labor migration in pursuit of work and a better life is a prevalent problem. Internal and international labor migration both exist. Internal migration to find work has an impact on the region's economic, social, and political situations on both sides. Internal migrants make up about two out of ten Indians. With the influx of hypermarkets, showrooms, and factories, there is a significant increase in female migrants. Permanent, semi-permanent, seasonal, and circular migration are all possibilities. Migrant workers encounter a variety of obstacles, including their inability to cope with cultural diversity, language barriers, lack of access to identity documentation, social entitlements, social and political isolation, housing insecurity, and exploitation. Laws and policies protect migrant workers, but some exempt temporary workers and those working in the unorganized sector. This research aims to investigate the obstacles experienced by internal migrant laborers in India, as well as the policies put in place to address these issues. Internal Migrant Laborers and their concerns are the focus of the research.

Keywords

Features, Policies, Labour, Structures

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D. A. Singh "An Analysis of Migrant Internal Labour Features and Policies ", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-6, Issue-6, Page No-57-62, 2019. Available from: