India's effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic has gone into disarray after thousands of migrant workers started flouting lockdown rules to head to their homes, fearing starvation following the imposition of a complete lockdown. The condition of seasonal migrants has raised important questions for the government and regulatory authorities
Context
India's effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic has gone into disarray after thousands of migrant workers started flouting lockdown rules to head to their homes, fearing starvation following the imposition of a complete lockdown. The condition of seasonal migrants has raised important questions for the government and regulatory authorities
Background:
Analysis
What is migration?
Who is a migrant?
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Main drivers of migration:
Types of internal migration:
Labor migration flows include permanent, semi-permanent, and seasonal or circular migrants.
Why it’s a good thing?
Vulnerabilities of the migrant workforce:
International labor standards:
Legal provisions for labours in India:
What needs to be done?
Hyogo Framework:
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While amending laws will take time, the Government of India and all it’s ministry concerned must proactively engage with their counterparts in the states as well as civil society organisations to strengthen their communication channels and messaging, before the country gets swamped by the impact of COVID-19’s increased community spread.
Verifying, please be patient.