A Study on Social Security and Health Rights of Migrant ...

1 A Study on Social Security and Health Rights of Migrant Workers in India Jacob John Naveen Joseph Thomas Megha Jacob Neha Jacob Kerala Development Society (A Social Enterprise for Education, Enterprise Development and Policy Research) 811-A, Jaina Tower-I, District Centre Janakpuri, New Delhi -110058 Ph: +91-11-41815051/ 011-45095827 Mob: 9811204487/09818780833 Email: Website: SPONSORED BY National Human Rights Commission October 2020 2 Acknowledgement This Study was carried out with the financial support of National Human Rights Commission, India and conducted by Kerala Development Society, Delhi. I express deep gratitude to Chairperson, Members and other officials of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for providing valuable comments in finalizing the design of the Study , suggestions on the draft report and sponsoring the research project.

2 I wish to acknowledge the cooperation received from different stakeholders in different States in providing relevant information for conducting this Study . Interstate Migrant workers, Government officials, representatives of NGOs and experts in different States have extended support in sharing relevant information. Their cooperation in enriching the Study is acknowledged. I wish to acknowledge the research support provided by my colleagues in Kerala Development Society (KDS), Delhi. Several research investigators devoted sincere attention in undertaking the field survey. Special thanks to them. Administration support provided by the KDS team is gratefully acknowledged.

3 Dr. Jacob John President Kerala Development Society New Delhi 19 October 2020 3 Disclaimer Kerala Development Society, Delhi has received the financial assistance under the research scheme of National Human Rights Commission, India to prepare this report. While due care has been exercised to prepare the report using the data from various sources, NHRC does not confirm the authenticity of data and accuracy of the methodology to prepare the report. NHRC shall not be responsible for findings or opinions expressed in the document. This responsibility completely rests with Kerala Development Society, Delhi. 4 Authors Dr. Jacob John President, Kerala Development Society(KDS), Delhi Dr.

4 Naveen Joseph Thomas Assistant Professor, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana Ms. Megha Jacob Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. Neha Jacob Junior Resident Doctor, Holy Family Hospital, Delhi 5 A Study on Social Security and Health Rights of Migrant Workers in India TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements------------------------ ---------------------------------------- --------- 2 Disclaimer------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- -------------- 3 List of Tables---------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ------ 7 List of Figures--------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ------ 8 List of Boxes----------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ------ 9 List of Abbreviations ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 10 Chapter

5 One ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 12 Introduction Chapter Two ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- 23 Social Security and Health Rights of Interstate Migrant Workers: Discriminations and Human Rights Violations in Pre COVID- 19 Lockdown Chapter Three ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- 45 Violations of Right to Social Protection and Health of Interstate Migrant Workers during COVID-19 Lockdown Chapter Four ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- - 59 Social Security and Health Rights of Interstate Migrant Workers :Access to Schemes and Claims Over Entitlements Chapter Five ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- - 72 Social Security and Health Rights of Interstate Migrant Workers.

6 Enabling Factors, Laws and Policies Chapter Six ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- - 90 Conclusions and Major Recommendations 6 References------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- --------------- 107 Annexure One ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- 109 Schedule/ Questionnaire 1: Interstate Migrant Workers Annexure Two ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 116 Schedule/ Questionnaire 2: Employer of Interstate Migrant Workers Annexure Three ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- 121 Schedule/ Questionnaire 3: State Officials/ Elected Representatives and Officials of Panchayats/ Municipalities/ Municipal Corporations Annexure Four ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- 124 Schedule/ Questionnaire 4: Local Workers, Scholars, Experts, Trade Unions, Associations of Labourers and Representatives of NGO/CSO 7 List of Tables Table Field Survey: Selection of Four States and Eight Districts Table Respondents to be covered by Field Survey.

7 Selection Methodology and Distribution Table Occupation of Interstate Migrant Workers covered by Survey Table Interstate Migrant Workers: Period of Stay in Host States Table Social Security and Health of Interstate Migrant Workers and Human Rights Violations: State wise Table Interstate Migrant Workers: Forms of Prejudices and Discriminations Table Monthly Death Rate of Interstate Migrant Workers in Host States Table Interstate Migrant Workers: Pattern of Health Problems Table Housing of Interstate Migrant Workers: Pattern of Accommodation Table Pattern of Labour Camps of Interstate Migrant Workers Table Access to Public Health Services for Interstate Migrant Workers :Barriers Table Availability of Identity Documents with Interstate Migrant Workers Table Address of Identity Documents of Interstate Migrant Workers Table Types of Identity Documents of Interstate Migrant Workers Table COVID-19 lockdown: Loss of Job/ Livelihood Table Central Schemes: Availability of Benefits for Interstate Migrant Workers Table State Schemes.

8 Availability of Benefits for Interstate Migrant Workers 8 List of Figures Figure Key Principles for Better Inclusion of Interstate Migrant Workers Figure Components of Social Security or Social Protection Figure Areas of Human Rights Violations Figure ISMW: Effects of COVID-19 lockdown Humanitarian Crisis of Migrant Workers in COVID-19 Lockdown: A Few Lessons Figure Poor Access to Central Schemes for Interstate Migrant Workers Figure Social Security and Health Rights of Interstate Migrant Workers : Enabling Laws Figure Social Security and Health Rights of Interstate Migrant Workers : Enabling Government Schemes Figure New Initiatives towards Social Security Figure Major Findings of the Study Figure Major Suggestions 9 List of Boxes Box No Work, No Salary for Interstate Migrant Workers at Construction Sites Box No Food No Cash.

9 Survival on Food Distributed by the Government and NGOs Box Sleeps in a Parked Auto-rickshaw Box Ration Cards from Home State Do Not Qualify for Free Ration in Host State Box Interstate Migrant Workers became Beggars Overnight Box Bitter Experience for Interstate Migrant Workers who Make Sweet for Karnal Box No Cash, No Food, No Options other than Going Home State Box A Domestic Help without Job and Shelter Box Economic and Emotional Compulsions Pushes Interstate Migrant Workers to Return Home State Box Interstate Migrant Workers Mortgage Land in Home Village to Purchase Bus Tickets to Home States 10 Abbreviations AB PM-JAY Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations CLC Chief Labour Commissioner CHC Community Health Centers CSO Central Statistics Office DHH Department of Health and Hospitals DMA Disaster Management Act DMO District Medical Officer ECCD Early Childhood Care and Development ESI Employment State

10 Insurance EPFO Employees Provident Fund Organisation HCRC Homeless Citizens Resource Centres HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus HWC Health and Wellness Centre ICDS Integrated Child Development Services IGNOAPS Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme IGNWPS Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme ISMW Interstate Migrant Worker IGNDPS Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme INTUC Indian National Trade Union Congress JAM Jan Dhan-Aadhar-Mobile ILO International Labour Organization IOM International Organization for Migration MDR-TB Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis MGNREGS Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme NACO National Aids Control Organization 11 NGO Non Governmental Organization NUHM National Urban Health Mission NFBS National Family Benefit Scheme NSAP National Social Assistance Programme NMIS National Migrant Information System NDHM National Digital Health Mission NHA National Health Authority NRHM National Rural Health Mission NRLM National Rural Livelihood Mission NFBS National Family Benefit Scheme ONORC One Nation One Ration Card PF Provident Fund PHC Primary Healthcare Center PPP Public Private Partnership PM-SYM Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan PM-JAY Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana PRAN Permanent Retirement Account Number PMGKBY Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana PMJDY Pradhan Mantri