Kerala created an example of “magnet’s welfare state through” systematic and organized initiatives in the field of social security and inclusive development “, especially for migrating workers, presents a document presented at the conference” Regulation for decent Work “International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva.
The contribution presented by K. Ravi Raman, a member of the State Planning Board, also proposes the opportunity to propose a better economic and fiscal strategy towards the social care system migrating, including the “exclusive budget” for guest staff. The cost of the state to ensure dignified work and living conditions for them by maintaining social benefits for the next five years are estimated to be 454 crore.
Mr. Raman says that Kerala was the first state to implement an interstate law on migrant (regulation of employment and service conditions) of 1979, “in a letter and spirit”, registering those who bring workers to the state and provide a comprehensive package for workers. The government introduced a system of social care for migrant workers Keral, jointly implemented by the Kerala building and the Social Care Council for other building staff and the Ministry of Labor. The social security network includes assistance and assistance in health and education, benefits of death, financial assistance in repatriation of the deceased’s body, financial relief for those who are permanently affected and cannot work, health benefits, terminal benefits, educational grants and maternal benefits. Social security systems are carried out by the Ministry of Labor, the Social Care Council and the State Health Agency.
Migrants are able to generate average excess reception or savings of approximately 4,000 GBP per month. In addition, approximately 32% of them bring more than 30,000 GBP per year. It is estimated that the annual outflow of other countries from Kerala is 7,500 GBP between Crrore and 8,000 crore.
The contribution points out that rapid urbanization, demographic shifts and changes in fertility levels are key factors that contribute to the current state of kerals as a favorite goal for international migrants. The state has the highest proportion of older people-population of non-working age-round 14%, significantly above the national average of 9%. The total fertility rate has decreased to 1.5, which is significantly below the level of replacement. This decline has led to a shrinking home pool of work, a trend that is even more pronounced among the planned castes from which a significant part of the workforce is drawn. The average growth rate of the state’s growth is expected to change negative over the decades, and some districts have already arrived at this data.
With the mortality and degree of fertility reaching saturation of kerala, the demand for workers continues to grow and is currently met by interstate migrants. The wages offered are also higher-£ 893.6 compared to the average of all India 417.3 GBP. Migration usually occurs from high areas with low wages to low wages and regions with high wages. However, Mr. Raman points out that with decreasing fertility and growing wages in the broadcasting states, Kerala is likely to witness a decrease in the number of interstate migrants in the near future.
Published – July 12, 2025 17:47
