A Study on Socio-economic Status of Contract Labour in Manasagangothri Campus, Mysuru
Keywords:
Career concerns, contract labour, health issues, labour act 1970, personal lives, socio-economic, temporary work, temporary employmentAbstract
In the present study, the researchers have made an attempt to study the socio-economic conditions of contract labours and their health issues, facilities provided to them, health and hygiene in the Manasagangothri, University of Mysore. Descriptive research design was used in the present study. Interview schedule was used to collect data from the respondents. Researchers made an effort to meet all the respondents personally in the morning and evening. While interviewing observation technique also applied to know more about the respondents. Study reveals that majority of the labours were below poverty line. Most of the respondents (86%) said that they do not get any safety equipment like mask, glues, shoes, etc. from employers. Remaining 14% do not feel these equipment are necessary while working.