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Urbanization, Migration, India’s Urban Poor and their Problem of Access to Well-being: Health, Sanitation and Housing

Urbanization, Migration, India’s Urban Poor and their Problem of  Access to Well-being: Health, Sanitation and Housing

India’s economic growth hinges on the mobility of labour within the country. The contribution of the migrant workforce to India’s total national income is large. However, very little is done by the state governments, in terms of provisions for basic well-being, including healthcare services, sanitation, housing and social security for migrant populations living in urban areas.