MIGRANT LABOUR DURING PANDAMIC COVID-19 IN INDIA-AN IMPACT STUDY

Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of the COVID-19 the epidemic on the migration. The rapid spread of the epidemic shut down countries around the world, resulting in widespread lockdowns that shut down on the mobility, commercial activities, and social relations. In India, the epidemic was a caused severe 'mobility crisis', with migrant laborers in many major cities demanding to return to their hometowns. His desperate attempts to return home by any means available made the lockdown ineffective in many areas, leading to skirmishes with the authorities, last-minute policy relief and, eventually, a system of transportation measures. The purpose of This paper is to highlight on the penetrability of India's internal migrants in terms of the mobility, gender and mental health. In addition, it critically analyzes the limits of public policy in addressing migrants and makes recommendations for further. In India, a nationwide lockdown for 21 days was announced on 24 March 2020. It was further extended in 31 phases till St. May. Implementing strict lockdowns and other measures, including a ban on interstate and inter-state movements to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, has dealt a serious blow to the livelihood of millions of the informal sector, especially migrant workers.