What Is a Heat Wave? A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that lasts for two or more days. Temperatures during a heat wave can soar well above normal, and when you add high humidity, it feels…
Imagine two people applying for the same job. Same qualifications. Same experience. Same skills. But one gets a call back and the other doesn’t — simply because of their gender, race, age, or disability. That’s labour market discrimination in its…
India’s cities are growing rapidly with new buildings, roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects. Behind this development stands the hard work of millions of individuals whose efforts often go unnoticed. Understanding the life of a daily wage worker in India helps…
Daily wage workers form the backbone of India’s economy. From construction labourers and factory helpers to street vendors and agricultural workers, millions depend on daily earnings to support their families. In West Bengal, political policies directly influence their livelihood, job…
India is building faster than ever before. New highways, smart cities, metro projects, bridges, housing societies, and industrial zones are growing across the country. But despite massive development, the construction industry is facing a serious challenge — a shortage of…
India’s construction and daily wage workforce has always depended on one traditional system — the labour chowk. Every morning, workers gather at a fixed location hoping contractors will arrive and offer work. But today, technology is changing everything. Welcome to…
Introduction Construction Jobs in India remain one of the largest sources of employment across the country. Every day, millions of workers — masons, painters, helpers, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters — search for construction jobs in India to earn their daily…
The construction industry has traditionally been seen as a male-dominated field. For many years, women were rarely seen working on construction sites, especially in roles that required physical work or technical skills. However, this reality is slowly changing. Today, many…
India’s construction and daily-wage labour market is one of the largest in the world, yet it is still largely unorganised. Every day, millions of workers travel from villages to cities in search of work. However, the reality is that finding…
India’s growth story is built on the strength of its blue-collar and informal workforce. From construction sites and factories to homes and highways, millions of workers power the nation every single day. Yet, despite their contribution, their struggles have largely…