informal sector workers

Gopal, Treasurer of the Karnataka State Construction Workers’ Union, describe how the COVID-19 lockdown has pushed workers into further poverty and desperation.

The compounded effect of the lockdown, cholera-related evictions and the subsequent negative publicity about street food, may deal a severe blow to the thousands of street food vendors in Bengaluru.

Sridhar, a native of Kunigal taluk, had come to Bengaluru as a teenager nearly 25 years back. After working as driver for a family, for Ola Cabs and for a government department, he is still unable to make ends meet. His story reflects that of many cab drivers in the city

Blue and grey collared workers are integral to the city  – garment workers, domestic help, masons, plumbers, sweepers… But what will the future of their children be?  In this article, we look at the challenges these youth face in getting the jobs they want and what could help overcome those.