Expensive data disconnects migrants
Sharp increases in mobile tariffs are straining the budgets of migrant workers in cities like Bengaluru, making it harder for them to stay connected and entertained
September 2024
How politics over jobs alienates migrants
Low-income migrant workers are the first victims of domicile job quotas, which experts say is a populist approach to garner votes but overlooks the cascading impact such policies would have on livelihoods and state economies
‘Jungle is our life’: The story of a village collective
India gives tribal villages rights over forest land and its produce but the laws have been poorly implemented. A union of villages in Maharashtra is now using them to guard their green cover and monetise the produce, which has arrested migration from villages
Does climate change sway elections? The answer might surprise you.
Economic problems remain top priority for most voters, but climate change has become an important issue for young people everywhere.
Unpacking the migrant economy
What can migrants’ earnings buy? In Odisha, migrant workers are bringing in as much or more financial resources as the government spends on development activity in some blocks. The income from migration has pulled families out of debt and poverty in several villages, research shows
The ration card conundrum
The One Nation, One Ration Card is a Central Government scheme launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
Capturing the colours of life in a coal mine
Artist Ajay Chakradhar’s displayed his art work in Delhi, showcasing the life and challenges of those living in the coal mining hub of Jharkhand state.
E-rickshaw – Stopped in their tracks
The Delhi government is impounding and dismantling unregistered e-rickshaws in the Indian capital which has led to confusion and uncertainty among the migrant community who operate these rickshaws,
In Odisha’s Adivasi areas, farmers fish their way back home
A state-run fish farming scheme in Odisha creates livelihood opportunity in drought-hit villages, brings migrants home
Rising risks and some solutions
The Migration Bulletin is a fortnightly round-up that captures issues related to migration that have been reported on various media
