Migrant labourers in perumbavoor Sasi Anjali*, Dr. Santha S** *Student in St. Peter's College, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Dist., Kerala, India **Associate Professor in Commerce & Research Guide & Post Graduate and Research, Department of Commerce in St. Peter's College, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Dist., Kerala, India Online published on 12 May, 2017. Abstract Background Migration is seasonal or periodic movement of people from one place in the world to another for taking up permanent or semi-permanent residence, usually across a political boundary-national geography. Materials and Methods The study aims to analyse the characteristics of migrant labourers in Perumbavoor, Kerala. The respondents of the study consist of migrant labourers from different states of India who came to work in Perumbavoor at present. The data were suitably classified and analyzed based on the objective of the study. For analysis, statistical tools like percentages and correlation coefficient were used. Results Most the respondents were males below the age of 30 years. The respondents dwelled in rooms and in houses. Most the respondents used common toilet than individual toilets. The number of inmates of the respondents in a room was 5 to 10. Most of the respondents got information about employment opportunities from their friends. The workers got employment for a period of 6 days in a week. Construction, trade and manufacturing were the main sectors of working by the respondents. More than half of the respondents were unskilled workers. Conclusion Most the respondents were males below the age of 30 years. The respondents dwelled in rooms and in houses. The workers got employment for a period of 6 days in a week. Construction, trade and manufacturing were the main sectors of working by the respondents. More than half of the respondents were unskilled workers. Top Keywords Migration, Urbanization, industrialization, informalisation. Top |