Fate of migrant workers during lockdown with special reference to Tamenglong District of Manipur

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Moses Newme ◽  
Dr.Lalzo S. Thangjom
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Return Home ◽  
The Government

This paper intends to understand the challenges faced by the migrant workers during the lockdown. On 25th March, 2020 the Government of India announced the nationwide lockdown which restricted the movement of individuals as preventive measure against the Covid-19 pandemic in India. Millions of migrant workers were stranded without jobs and left no other options but to return home owing to sudden lockdown. Many economic activities or work place were shut down during the lockdown as a result, many workers lost their livelihoods. A study was carried out in order to understand the socio-economic conditions and challenges faced by migrant workers during the lockdown, and respondents were randomly selected among the migrant’s workers (or returnees) in Tamenglong district of Manipur. The results show that most of the migrant workers faced the problems of unemployment, financial crisis, lack of transportation facilities, food and accommodation, psychological stress and social stigma.

scholarly journals Can and Should Happiness Be a Policy Goal?

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigehiro Oishi ◽  
Ed Diener
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Gross Domestic Product ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Unemployment Benefits ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Policy Goal ◽  
Happiness Research ◽  
Economic Well Being

This article summarizes policy-relevant happiness research and demonstrates that self-reported happiness could be used to evaluate public policies. Self-reported well-being (e.g., life satisfaction, happiness) tracks objective societal and economic conditions fairly well (e.g., the financial crisis of 2008) and helps quantify people’s suffering (e.g., severe disability is roughly twice as aversive as unemployment). Evidence also demonstrates that some liberal policies, such as generous unemployment benefits, progressive taxation, and income equality, are positively associated with citizens’ self-reported well-being, whereas others (e.g., larger governmental spending per Gross Domestic Product [GDP]) are not. Just as the regular recording of economic activities helps gauge the effectiveness of specific policies and the general economic well-being of individuals and society at large, the regular recording of citizens’ self-reported well-being will help gauge the effectiveness of specific policies, as well as the psychological well-being of individuals and society at large.

scholarly journals Self-Reliant Farming and Employment Opportunities for Migrant Workers Relating COVID-19 Post-Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna Gopal Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Infectious Virus ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Internal Migrant ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
The World ◽  
Place Of Origin ◽  
The Government ◽  
Made In

There has been an unprecedented crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The human witnessed significant changes in all spheres of activities in the society. There was complete, partial or intermittent lockdown all over the world to contain this infectious virus. People confined themselves mostly at home, and about 60% of economic activities was disrupted. The growth in the economy slowed down. Millions of international and internal migrant workers returned to their place of origin and again resuming works. To return to the economic normalcy, challenges would be to cope up with problems of migrant workers, protecting their livelihoods and providing income through employment to avert destabilizing effects. There is a need for strategic approaches and effective policies to strengthen self-sufficiency and self-reliance among returnees, and the farmers with the support of the Government and other agencies. Thus, attempts have been made in this paper to make an account on the migrant workers, to elucidate the COVID-19 impacts on them, to appraise major strategies and policy recommendations to strengthen self-reliant farming, rural development and re-employment.

scholarly journals Changing Trends in Socio-Economic Conditions of Transgender in Chennai City

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-196
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Welfare Policies ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Third Gender ◽  
The Government ◽  
Chennai City

The term Transgender (TG) is generally used to describe those who transgress social gender norms. The third gender in India has emerged as a strong fashion in LGBTQI rights. Transgender people come from all walks of life and experience many of the same socio-economic problems as other people. This means that every organizational policy and procedure may impact the experience of Transgender people. In contemporary times, the government of India introduced many welfare policies and schemes to improve the Socio-economic economic conditions and constitutional safeguards for the TG people. This paper focuses on the social inclusion of TG's in India and provides an overview of the current situation regarding community engagement. The present study is an empirical study in which socio-economic conditions of the TG’s were extracted by using an interview schedule. Fifty-five respondents were selected in Chennai city through a non-probability sampling method using snowball and convenience technique. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS. It is clear that after the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court for the acceptance of TG as ‘third gender’ have given them recognition in the society. Levels of representation to voice out their needs have increased. To conclude, society needs to take care of the social stigma towards TG community and give them a chance to stand equally and to participate together in the process of community development

scholarly journals Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on Socio-Economic Conditions of Semi-Skilled Returnee Migrant Workers of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isret Jahan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Financial Problem ◽  
Digital Platform ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Returning Home ◽  
Return Home

The study explores immediate impact of COVID-19 lockdown on socio-economic conditions of the returnee migrants in Bangladesh. Using digital platform the study collects primary data through survey on returnee migrants of Bangladesh, and it follows descriptive mode of analysis. The study finds that the majority of the returnee migrant’s family members are dependent on the remittance. The workers return home because of the shutting down of their income sources due to a prolong period of lockdown. After returning home many returnee migrants get harassed by their neighbour and have problems in receiving healthcare services and maintain quarantine. Most of the returnee workers spend their savings to survive during lockdown. After four month of lockdown, the returnee migrants who think about remigration and re-join their previous job, they face several challenges like financial problem, visa renewing, job contract renewing, unavailability of plane tickets, and getting corona negative certificate.

CASE STUDY: COVID19 PANDEMIC AND THE PERSONAL FINANCIAL GOALS FOR RETIREMENT SAVINGS

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
S.T. Janetius
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Retirement Savings ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Many ◽  
Positive Outlook

Covid-19 pandemic is creating devastating effects globally since the beginning of 2020. In India, the government declared a lockdown in the month of March 2020 that became the starting point of many psychological, emotional, social, and economic issues resulting from this pandemic. Job loss, pay cut, closure of the business enterprises are few of the many economic-related concerns that affected every financial decision-making. More than the threat of the virus, economic perils became a serious hazard to many ordinary people who live on the daily wages. The life of migrant workers took a serious twist due to massive unprecedented movement to their hometowns. Although the threat to survival was not a main concern for white-collar employees, the economic crisis was felt by them. This case study narrates the story of an economically comfortable person who sets financial goals for his retirement savings before the pandemic. While facing financial crisis due to pay cut, he quickly alters his decisions with a positive outlook. KEYWORDS: Covid-19 pandemic, Post-retirement preparation, Financial crisis, Decision making, Ageing and retirement

Migrant workers in Japan: socio-economic conditions and policy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuko Hosogaya
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Social Background ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Migration Patterns ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Response ◽  
The Public ◽  
Part Time ◽  
The Government

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to ascertain the major characteristics of contemporary migrant workers in Japan. In order to illustrate their actual situations in relation to the socio-economic conditions and government policies, data have been gathered from relevant government sources and several surveys conducted by Japanese researchers.Design/methodology/approach The paper discusses social background, socio-economic factors and the public response to migrant workers in Japan. The focus is placed upon Japanese policy context and recent trend which demonstrates an increase in foreign workers. The main method is statistical analyses of the government macro data. In addition, some data from the relevant research outcomes are systematised.FindingsThe inflow of migrant workers has consistently augmented, and this has fostered the public debate. Some observers indicate that government deceitfully accepts migrant workers through the “backdoor” and the “side doors”. There has been some criticism, relating to the fact that increasing numbers of foreign employees include many workers with no formal qualifications, such as technical internships and international students who take on part-time jobs.Originality/valueThis article provides some factors for certain migration patterns, featuring contemporary Japan's migration issues. In conclusion, some uniqueness of contemporary migrant workers in Japanese community has been depicted, and the implications of these findings can contribute to prospective research, Japan's policy and practice in this field.

COVID-19 CRISIS : A NEW HOPE OF PHILANTHROPY

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Geetanjali Dangi Thakur ◽  
G.L Puntambekar
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Strong Base ◽  
Global Recession ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Needy ◽  
Day By Day

The COVID-19 pandemic caused severe disruption not only to economic activities but stopped the wheels of entire social life. to world even more than global recession. The 40 days lockdown have closed the activities of institutions, corporate , industry and large service sector. The priority to saving the life of the people over their employment was unavoidable but the ood migrant workers starts leaving their places and reverse migrated to their native places especially in villages even after the nancial as well as food support by the Government and the various groups of the society. Donation to the Prime Minister Care Fund and direct help to the needy persons is increasing day by day which shows that even in a modern materialistic life, the basic nature of humanity is strong especially in the crisis period. In this 40 days period, society support in this severe crisis gained new heights. This paper is an attempt to analyzed the philanthropy support and its share in scal support provided by the Government and also nd the ways by which we can strengthen the practice in peace time so that we can create a strong base for managing future crisis

Does Demographic Characteristics Affect Remittance Behavior? An Analysis of Migrants in the UAE

2021 ◽  
pp. 234779892110324
Author(s):  
Imran Khan ◽  
Mohammed Anam Akhtar
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Financial Service ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Promotional Strategy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Remittance Behavior

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a popular destination for migrant workers worldwide, not just from Asia. Along with expanding the UAE’s economic activities, the amount of remittance outflows has increased dramatically, making it the second-largest remitting country, just behind the United States. This study looks into the important demographic factors that influence migrant remittance behavior in the Emirates. The examinations revealed that age, race, marital status, and a number of dependents are the most important factors influencing remittance behavior, while gender is found to be insignificant, proving the popular premise of female altruism to be incorrect. The findings are expected to assist policymakers in the government in devising ways and means to reduce remittance outflows as they have vital implications for some key macro-economic variables such as inflation and exchange rate as well as financial service providers in the UAE, in orchestrating a suitable promotional strategy to target suitable cohorts.

Pemberdayaan Purna Tenaga Kerja Indonesia oleh Pemerintah Desa

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-32
Author(s):  
Eva Ambarwati ◽  
Ekapti Wahjuni DJ ◽  
Niken Lestarini
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Business Group ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
New Business ◽  
The Government ◽  
Role Of The Government ◽  
The Village ◽  
To Receive ◽  
And Training

Indonesian migrant workers  (TKI) is one alternative to work, by some Indonesia, be an option, with wander or working overseas our society will be remittance assume that can be used as a model open a business, or fulfill their needs, After migrant workers returned to Indonesia or become purna, sometimes many problems that appear, for example, related confusion to continue economic activities or establishing a new business, because endless capital behavior consumptive and lifestyle that is not good, This is ultimately the village as state representatives feel, you attack village of helped much activity of Indonesian workers extraneous, land so that people can, more independent, However not all of the migrant workers heading back to their homeland capable of survive it with a systematic approach that they need from the government, to empower local people especially former migrant workers. The research was conducted using methods diskriptif, qualitative where his, consisting of data sources , interview observation and, documentation for election informants through purposive techniques of sampling in consideration of informants understand material will be minutely. The role of the government former village in empowering migrant workers in the village in ponorogo karangpatihan balong district. As the initiator of to to hand over the heedless and leave behind suppose to receive migrant workers , as motivator so that they can live on their own made by in the village , and as actuating the as the driving force of and providers of the direction of the counsellor for. Efforts have been the village administration do in this, becoming close to former, migrant workers collect and formed the talents they have, the business suit makes guidance and training, business with assistance sustainable and helps marketing. Former, migrant workers who empowered in 2014 some more or less 250. one Business group in a structured and well organized and developing the business group, goat rancher farmers, catfishes, and breeder. cattle The group former around 160, migrant workers who already own their own businesses. 

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