Labour union raises concerns over housing scheme for Bengal tea workers

Pashchim Banga Cha Majoor Samiti Study presents analytical report based on RTI, workers’ replies; shows scheme will reduce income, …

As told to Parliament (February 3, 2023): No record of number of landless agricultural labourers in India

No specific census of migrant, other landless farmers has been conducted in the country, Rajya Sabha told

Are manual labourers in India prepared for hot summers?

With 90% of India’s workforce being increasingly unsafe due to the rising temperatures, developing labour-centric interventions becomes crucial

Expand and diversify migration pathways, says UN chief António Guterres

Returns, re-admissions must be safe, dignified and in full accordance with international law

Free foodgrain until Diwali: What about migrants, those without ration cards?

Around 100 million Indians are excluded from the public distribution system, according to economists

How Union Budget 2021-22 can support the women workforce

Only 16% employed women were able to keep their jobs during and after the lockdown as opposed to 60% men

World Day Against Child Labour 2020: Vulnerable children worse off due to COVID-19

The nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has left child labourers with no source of income, no …

COVID-19 lockdown: Isn’t it time for the State to do business again?

The government has to step away from its role of a regulator succumbing to the pressure of businesses; it must recognise its power as procurer / …

COVID-19 migrants: Future of work and production

Work needs to be reimagined. This is an opportunity to renew rural economies and make them resilient; but it won’t to be easy  

State of India's farmers: Lost crops, lost resources, lost lives

After much delay, the Centre reluctantly released the data on farmer suicide. While the overall numbers have dipped, farmer suicide cases are …

May Day, the spring festival

Ancient roots of a modern holiday

Increase minimum wage by Rs 199, cut calorie intake by 300, suggests expert panel

Suggestions include different national minimum wages across different geographical regions in the country to suit local requirement

Oxfam raises voice against sportswear production in Asia