ABOUT THE BOOK

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    Accession Number

 B5972

    Title

 Social Security For Unorganized Workers In India - Issues And Concerns

    Author

 Bagchi, Kanak Kanti/ Gope, Nirupam

    Publisher

 Madhav Books

    ISBN

 978-93-80615-09-7

     Summary

The present volume deals with the issue of social security for unorganized sector workers in India. It incorporates theoretical issues and case studies as well as policy matters. Case studies include the cases of women unorganized workers in general, women engaged in brick kiln industry and bamboo works, case study of migrant workers, construction workers and workers engaged in optical industry. A special paper on comparative study on social security systems in India and Japan has been incorporated. The authors have made an in-depth study on the issues and recommended policies for a comprehensive social security system for unorganized sector workers in India. The book may be a guide to the policy makers and researchers in India as well as in other developing countries.