Migration has been a recurring phenomenon throughout human history. Since time immemorial, man has perpetually been on the move in search of greener pastures and greater opportunities. These migratory movements have been a potent force in shaping the cultural landscape and political configuration in much of the modern world.
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PEPUS Celebrates International Labour Day
Sarabjit Kaur on May 6th, 2016
International Labour Day was organised by PEPUS on May 1st 2016 at village Tikra of Kaudihar block, Dist. Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The programme was well attended by migrant labourers and their family members.The programme was attended by Mr.Jagdish Singh, President ,Nirmaan Shramik Suraksha Sangh (NSSS), Sanjay Tiwari, Pradhan ,Bijlipur, Ram Kailash , Clerk, Labour Department, […]
Legal Literacy Camp Organised by PEPUS
Sarabjit Kaur on May 6th, 2016
A legal literacy camp was organized by PEPUS at village Mamai, Kaudihar block, Dist, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh on 19th April 2016.The camp was organised to make aware migrant workers of their rights and entitlements as it is the first step towards work security and empowerment.
India’s Internal Migrants: Citizens Without a Vote and a Voice
Souradeep Banerjee on April 25th, 2016
The issue of political inclusion of the vast mass of India’s internal migrants gained salience when a batch of petitions, filed by a few Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and social activists, came up for hearing before the Supreme Court of India in early 2014. In light of the efforts aimed at extending the franchise to NRIs, […]
Health Camp organised by PEPUS
Sarabjit Kaur on March 28th, 2016
A health camp was organized by PEPUS on 18th March 2016. The camp was organized at Upadhyay Ka Purwa, Kaudihar block, Allahabad District.The camp was conducted by the PEPUS team Shramik Sahayata Kendra Lalgopalganj.
PEPUS celebrates International Women’s Day
Sarabjit Kaur on March 28th, 2016
International Women’s Day was organised by PEPUS on 8th March, 2016 and programs were organised in the project area. International Women’s Day programmes were organized in Anapur village of Kaudihar block, Dist.- Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Aid for Cremation Secured Through SSK Initiative
Sarabjit Kaur on February 10th, 2016
Under the Migrant Worker Support Program, several village level awareness programmes are being conducted by SSK Muratganj at the behest of PEPUS. Through village level meetings migrant workers and their families are being provided information about several social security and welfare schemes. The awareness built is enabling them to benefit from different schemes.
March Towards Livelihood Development
Sarabjit Kaur on February 10th, 2016
Under the Migrant Worker Support Program, for migrant workers and their families work security, several village level awareness programmes are being conducted by SSK Lalgopalganj in 50 Panchayats of Kaudihar block covering 200 villages. As an effect of the efforts made till now, migrant community have started to express their belief that the awareness created […]
Migrant Workers Rescued from Telangana Brick Kiln
Sarabjit Kaur on February 10th, 2016
Here is yet another success story of PARDA against labor rights violation and vulnerability of women in migration at a location far away in Telangana. One Ramu(Sira) Naik (50) and his daughter Haseena(Khira) Naik (30) have been rescued by our Migration Resource Centre, PARDA.
Workshop on Plight of Migrant Workers Organized by Adhikar
Sarabjit Kaur on February 10th, 2016
The workshop on plight of migrant workers, organized by Adhikar, was held on 30th October 2015 at the DRDA Conference Hall, Khordha.The workshop started with the opening remarks by Senior Employee of Adhikar Ms. Malaya Manjari Mishra. Ms. Mishra briefed about the Aims, Objectives and Agenda of the Workshop.
