LABOUR WELFARE MEASURES OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN KERALA

Construction industry plays a pivotal role in the economic life of Kerala through its contribution to industrial output, employment generation, and the export earnings of the country. Most of the employees in construction sectors are migrants, as they are right choice to the constructors for establishing their construction schedules. Kerala witnesses a large inflow of migrant labour from different parts of the country. However, income and employment condition of the migrant labour in Kerala appears to be inadequate. Present study is also an attempt to understand the labour welfare measures provided to the migrant workers in Kerala and also to identify their satisfaction towards these facilities.