Economy
Will Odisha’s new urban employment scheme put money in the hands of the poor?
The UWEI looks at execution of labour intensive projects in urban areas, with an allocation of Rs 100 crore to be spent on wages of workers. »
Labour
Society
Op-ed: Will COVID-19 teach us to respect and value labour more?
A strong economy cannot be built on weak foundations, especially where human resources are concerned. If and when we return to normal life, how will we treat the ones who toil away at the bottom of the pyramid in India? »
Economy
Coronavirus may go, but issues faced by migrant workers will remain
Interstate migrant workers form the backbone of the local economy, yet they have long been a faceless, voiceless community suffering due to hopelessly inadequate social security and class discrimination. The human crisis created by the coronavirus outbreak and resulting lockdown is just the manifestation of these deep-rooted issues. »