Khushi Bhagat, BBA LLB, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata
ABSTRACT
The term "human migration" describes the transfer of individuals between locations with the intention of settling there, either long-term or short-term, for a number of reasons. The Constitution of India guarantees it’s citizens the right of freedom to movement. According, to Article 19 clause (1) sub- clauses (d) and (e), all citizens are free to travel throughout India’s territory as well as the right to live and settle anywhere on the country, contain the core ideas of free migration. Many migrant workers in the current global context—especially women and irregular workers—are either not covered at all by social security and other social safety programs, or they are covered extremely inadequately.
Migrant labourers are the lowest and most vulnerable group of workers in India since they are susceptible to a variety of health issues and do not have access to social security benefits. Many barriers prevent migrant labourers from accessing government health treatments. Among these are a lack of confidence or mistrust of the healthcare system, a language barrier, cultural bias, living far from hospitals, not knowing where medical facilities are, and patriarchy's domination. In host countries, migrant labourers' human rights are frequently disregarded and they are frequently viewed as non-citizens. The first section of this article examines various national techniques that can be used to offer social security to migratory workers in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. These strategies include joining the social security systems of both the countries where the workers are employed and their homes. In regards to social security and health rights, the author of this article examines the various forms of discrimination and human rights violations that Indian migrant workers encounter, along with suggestions for how society might advance these rights.
Keywords: Social security, Migrant worker, Human rights, Migration, Sustainable development, Social protection.
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