1.
Bighnesh Dash Mohapatra
– Professor, School Of Management, National Institute Of Technology Rourkela
2.
Chandan Kumar Sahoo
– Professor, School Of Management, National Institute Of Technology Rourkela
Abstract
Since its independence, India, as
a welfare state, has assured for
some provision and protection to
its citizens, but the coverage is
still fragmented. As a result of
neoliberalism, the labor market
witnessed an escalating growth
of informal workers and nonstandardized
work. Though contributing
significantly to GDP,
informal workers are still deprived
of a fair wage, basic social
security, contingent health
benefits, and a decent work environment.
Welfare policies have
not addressed the socio-economic
protection of unorganized
workers, who are often termed
the “missing middle” and “working
poor”. The attempt here is to
present a critical appraisal of the
progress and performance of the
promotional, protective, and preventive
initiatives in India.
