Gig Economy

MIGRANT WORKERS: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

Migrant workers, vital to the Indian economy, face poverty, no social security, and poor living conditions, which worsened during COVID-19. Despite laws like the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, implementation lags. The solution lies in robust legal frameworks, tech like ONORC and e-Shram, and a National Migrant Labour Policy for their rights and dignity.