Migrant Welfare

Why it matters

• Addresses the vulnerability of informal sector workers who often lack access to portable social security benefits and public distribution systems.
• Promotes inclusive growth by ensuring that labor mobility contributes to both the regional economy of the destination and the household income of the source region.
• Reduces the risk of exploitation, human trafficking, and workplace safety hazards through standardized regulatory oversight.
• Enhances national productivity by formalizing the labor market and improving the living standards of the mobile workforce.

How it is asked

Focus on the portability of welfare benefits such as the One Nation One Ration Card scheme, the role of the e-Shram portal in database management, and the constitutional provisions regarding the freedom of movement and the right to work.