Mass exodus of India’s internal migrant labourers during the first phase of COVID-19: a critical analysis

Bhattacharyya, Rituparna; Sarma, Pranjit Kumar; Das, Tulshi Kumar

doi:10.1007/s43545-023-00691-x

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“…In addition to the mass movement of workers from overseas, many nations such as the United States, Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and South and Eastern Africa encountered internal reverse migration from cities to villages and rural areas was reported (Chirisa et al, 2021;Chirisa and Campbell, 2023). In India, the loss of jobs due to the lockdown led to massive reverse migration; ∼6.3 million laborers traveled back from cities to rural native places in May-June 2020 only (Suresh et al, 2020;Bhattacharyya et al, 2023). Reports of a study by the UN say that the crisis will jeopardize poor rural communities, particularly the indigenous population dependent on the forests for their livelihood.…”

Section: Reverse Migrationmentioning

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COVID-19, deforestation, and green economy

Singhal,

Jinger,

Rathore

et al. 2024

Front. For. Glob. Change

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Corona has severely impacted many sectors in the past 2. 5 years, and forests are one of the major hits among all sectors affected by the pandemic. This study presents the consolidated data on deforestation patterns across the globe during COVID and also analyzes in depth the region-specific contributing factors. Exacerbated deforestation during COVID alarms biodiversity conservation concerns and pushes back the long-term efforts to combat pollution and climate change mitigation. Deforestation also increases the risk of the emergence of new zoonotic diseases in future, as deforestation and COVID are intricately related to each other. Therefore, there is a need to check deforestation and inculcation of conservation measures in building back better policies adopted post-COVID. This review is novel in specifically providing insight into the implications of COVID-19 on forests in tropical as well as temperate global regions, causal factors, green policies given by different nations, and recommendations that will help in designing nature-based recovery strategies for combating deforestation and augmenting afforestation, thus providing better livelihood, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and better environmental quality.

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Section: Reverse Migrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19, deforestation, and green economy

Singhal,

Jinger,

Rathore

et al. 2024

Front. For. Glob. Change

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“…In contrast, a 1% change in the State average growth rate brings a 0.55% change, and a 1% change in labour force participation rate leads to a 0.34 change in score value, respectively. Decent work emphasises the importance of fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to skills development, which increase worker productivity and lead to higher overall economic productivity, contributing to economic growth (Bhattacharyya et al, 2023). Decent work promotes investments in human capital, such as education and training, and fosters economic growth through technological advancements and higher-quality outputs (Ferraro et al, 2017).…”

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“…A more harmonious and inclusive labour market can lead to greater stability and reduced social unrest, which are conducive to economic growth. Decent work can help lift people from poverty by providing them stable incomes and access to essential services (Bhattacharyya et al, 2023). Reducing poverty improves individuals' well-being and contributes to economic growth by expanding the potential consumer base (ILO, 1999(ILO, , 2001(ILO, , 2008.…”

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“…The attainment of SDG 8 holds great importance due to its inherent interconnection with the achievement of other goals, particularly the reduction of inequality, the promotion of peace, justice, and strong institutions, the eradication of hunger and poverty, the advancement of good health and well-being and gender equality, and the provision of highquality education. The objective of the goal is to ensure that workers can afford access to safe and secure working conditions while simultaneously reducing the prevalence of precarious employment (Bhattacharyya et al, 2023). It advocates for the advancement of comprehensive and efficient employment, the preservation of worker rights, the establishment of universal social protection, and the facilitation of collective bargaining (Bhattacharyya et al, 2023).…”

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“…The objective of the goal is to ensure that workers can afford access to safe and secure working conditions while simultaneously reducing the prevalence of precarious employment (Bhattacharyya et al, 2023). It advocates for the advancement of comprehensive and efficient employment, the preservation of worker rights, the establishment of universal social protection, and the facilitation of collective bargaining (Bhattacharyya et al, 2023).…”

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Productive and Decent Work Employment Opportunities: Reflections of Sustainable Development Goal 8

Chahal,

Rani

2024

SACI

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This study measures the impact of seven indicators of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Goal 8, which is about productive and decent work and employment opportunities in India. The study employs pooled ordinary least squares (POLS) methods to capture the impact of seven indicators— annual growth rate of real GDP per capita, ease of doing business, unemployment rate, labour force participation rate, participation of informal workers, fatal and non-fatal occupation injuries, and banking outlets, on SDG 8, for 2018-2021. The findings reveal that the annual growth rate of real GDP per capita, labour force participation rate, and ease of doing business influence SDG 8’s score positively and significantly. On the contrary, the unemployment rate impacts sustainable score value negatively and significantly. The inferences of the study did not unwrap a significant effect of the percentage of workers in the informal sector, fatal and non-fatal occupation injuries and the number of banking outlets on SDG8. The study recommends reducing unemployment and increasing labour force participation rates in the economy for sustainability. At the same time, policymakers must focus on enhancing the ease of doing business and the annual growth rate of real GDP per capita to realise decent work and employment opportunities. To advance sustainable development goals, especially SDG 8, fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth is the need of the hour.

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Financial well-being of internal migrant labours: the role of financial socialisation, financial knowledge and financial behaviour

Gafoor,

Amilan,

Patel

2024

IJSE

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PurposeThe primary purpose of the research is to examine the impact of financial socialisation (FS) on the financial well-being (FWB) of unskilled internal migrant labourers, particularly focusing on the intervening roles of financial knowledge (FK) and financial behaviour (FB).Design/methodology/approachUsing a cross-sectional research design, primary data from 269 unskilled internal migrant labourers were collected, applying the purposive sampling method. Using the data, the direct and mediated effects are examined through a three-path mediation model with structural equation modelling (SEM).FindingsDirect relationship analysis of FS on FWB exhibits an insignificant relationship, and FK also does not mediate the relationship; instead, FB acts as a potent mediator in both relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThe study enriches existing literature as it contributes to understanding the FWB of internal migrant labour, highlighting the pivotal role of FS and FB. Further, it provides insights for policymakers to enhance FWB through targeted interventions and inclusive policies, promoting social inclusion, economic empowerment and inclusive development.Originality/valueDespite the significant economic role of unskilled internal migrant labours, studies have not focused on their FWB. Hence, the study delves into their FWB through FS directly as well as indirectly using a three-path mediation model for achieving sustainable development.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-01-2024-0044

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Mass exodus of India’s internal migrant labourers during the first phase of COVID-19: a critical analysis

Cited by 6 publications

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COVID-19, deforestation, and green economy

COVID-19, deforestation, and green economy

Productive and Decent Work Employment Opportunities: Reflections of Sustainable Development Goal 8

Financial well-being of internal migrant labours: the role of financial socialisation, financial knowledge and financial behaviour

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