K P Krishnan writes, 'Migrant Workmen Act, 1979, must be rationalised to remove requirements that disincentivise formalisation'

K P Krishnan writes, 'Migrant Workmen Act, 1979, must be rationalised to remove requirements that disincentivise formalisation'

Migrant Workmen Act, 1979, must be rationalised to remove requirements that disincentivise formalisation

MAY 9, 2020 7:46:29 AM

The Act was enacted to prevent the exploitation of inter-state migrant workmen by contractors, and to ensure fair and decent conditions of employment.