Exodus of Migrant Workers from Surat: What Are the Reasons and What Is the Government’s Preparedness?
मुख्य बातें
- •Migrant workers are increasingly leaving Surat due to a lack of jobs and rising inflation.
- •Industrial slowdown and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic have worsened their situation.
- •Despite government schemes, workers are not receiving sufficient relief.
- •The government is working on rehabilitation and job creation for migrant workers.
- •Local administration is holding regular meetings to address workers’ grievances.
Surat, Gujarat’s leading industrial hub, has recently witnessed a growing exodus of migrant workers. According to various media reports, thousands of labourers working in the city are returning to their home states. The primary reasons behind this migration include a lack of employment opportunities, rising inflation, and the increasing difficulty of sustaining livelihoods.
A slowdown in local industries has led to reduced work at numerous factories and construction sites. As a result, workers are either forced to accept lower wages or lose their jobs altogether. Additionally, the economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened their situation. Despite several schemes run by the Gujarat government, migrant workers are still struggling to receive adequate relief.
