May Day was observed by PARDA in collaboration with legal service authorities of the government, at Nuapada on 1st May. The celebration was an occasion to highlight key issues faced by migrants, such as the disconnect between government schemes and beneficiaries, the scope of labour laws, and how legal grievances can best be addressed.
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PARDA celebrates International Labour Day
Radhika M. Chakraborty on May 18th, 2015
Connecting migrant families to government entitlements: Mumbai Mobile Creches
Radhika M. Chakraborty on May 14th, 2015
Mumbai Mobile Creches runs comprehensive day care centres for children of migrant workers living on construction sites, taking care of their health, education and nutrition. Below is a case study of one of MMC’s interventions, and a documentation of the outcome of their efforts to connect this migrant family to government entitlements. Rohan’s story reflects the difficulties […]
Debadutta Club celebrates International Labour Day
Radhika M. Chakraborty on May 5th, 2015
The Sramika Sahayata and Suchana Kendra of Gaisilat celebrated International Labor Day in collaboration with Debadatta Club (DDC), Grindolmal, with the support of the Tata Trusts, Mumbai. More then 500 migrant workers participated in the celebrations.
PEPUS celebrates International Labour Day: A photo essay
Radhika M. Chakraborty on May 5th, 2015
Paryavaran Evam Prodyogiki Utthan Samiti (PEPUS) celebrated International Labour day on May 1st. Amongst issues discussed were how migrants can safeguard themselves from exploitation, the protection of female workers from harassment, and the status of female workers at construction sites.
‘Making Labour Markets Work’: SHRAMIC National Workshop
Radhika M. Chakraborty on April 27th, 2015
Strengthen and Harmonize Research and Action on Migration (SHRAMIC) organised a half-day event on 13 February 2015 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. Focusing on the theme of labour markets, the workshop brought together over 70 government officials, policymakers, NGOs, academicians, researchers, social entrepreneurs and corporations to focus on the role of labour […]
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Radhika M. Chakraborty on April 13th, 2015
Circular migration in India is likely to grow, and the government, NGOs and other stakeholders must take steps to make it a more remunerative and less painful process for the poor. In this light, Sahbhagi Shikshan Kendra (Uttar Pradesh) undertook a study on the expenditure pattern and saving habits among construction workers, domestic workers, rickshaw […]
