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Research Paper | Public Policy | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 4.5 / 10

Contemporary Challenges of Interstate Migrant Labourers: A Study of Mahbubnagar District, Telangana, India

Mudavath Paramesh | Ramavath Kavitha

Abstract: Interstate migrant laborers in India face a multitude of challenges at various stages, particularly in regions like Mahbubnagar District in Telangana State. These challenges include unemployment, lack of skills, inequality, and regional disparity. This study adopts a mixed - methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data from surveys, interviews, and field observations to provide a comprehensive analysis of these challenges. The research underscores the significance of addressing critical issues that impact the lives of migrant laborers and their families. Inadequate living conditions emerge as a major concern, with many laborers residing in cramped and unhygienic spaces. Social and psychological hurdles play a significant role, as migrants often find themselves in unfamiliar cultural settings, grappling with language barriers, and facing discrimination. Children encounter difficulties accessing education and healthcare, impacting their overall development. The study also evaluates government policies aimed at addressing these issues and challenges, but it highlights the obstacles in their effective implementation. Awareness among the laborers regarding these policies is often lacking, and corruption within the system further hinders the benefits reaching those in need. Bureaucratic hurdles also contribute to the issues faced by these workers.

Keywords: Contemporary challenges, Interstate migrant labourers, Unemployment, lack of Skills, Inequality, Regional disparity, Mahbubnagar District

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,

Pages: 1834 - 1839