Pioneer among the Indian states undergoing demographic changes, Kerala is currently experiencing advanced demographic transition while most of the other Indian states are way behind. The mortality and fertility levels have touched near saturation bottom levels in Kerala and therefore migration remains critical in shaping the future demographic scenario.
Climate migration in South Asia can have substantial development implications, and the stakes are high. Achieving a resilient society—where people can either adapt in place and thrive or migrate with dignity toward areas of higher opportunity—is an important part of meeting national development goals.
This case is about the residential allotments given to migrant labourers from Jammu Kashmir to Chandigarh in search of work.
The basic issue raised in this writ proceeding is as to whether on permanent closing down of a place of employment or part thereof as defined under Section 2(cc) of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, leading to termination of services of contract labourers.
In these petitions the question addressed was how the provisions of the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Service) Act, 1979 can be enforced.
The Bill amends the long title of the Principal Act. The Bill substitutes the word “workmen” in the long title with the word “workers”.
