30, January 2026

A STUDY ON SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF MIGRANT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN BELAGAVI DISTRICT

VOLUME-9; ISSUE-1; JAN-2026

Author(s): 1. MR. RAHUL MURAGOD, 2. DR. SANTOSH L PATIL

Authors Affiliations:

Mr. Rahul P. Muragod1, Research Scholar, Department of Studies and Research in Social Work, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka. Email-rahulpmphd@gmail.com

Dr.Santosh L. Patil2, Research Guide, Department of Studies and Research in Social Work, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka. Email-santoshpatil@rcub.ac.in

DOIs:10.2018/SS/202601007     |     Paper ID: SS202601007


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This study examines the socio-economic conditions of migrant construction workers in Belagavi District of Karnataka State, against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding urban infrastructure sector. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study incorporates a purposive sample of 80 of interstate and intrastate migrant labourers selected from construction sites across Belagavi City and Gokak talukas. Participants were chosen to represent the demographic and employment diversity with the assistance of labour contractors and site managers. Data collection included structured questionnaires, measuring income, education, access to basic amenities and social protection, alongside semi-structured interviews that revealed nuanced insights into the workers lived experiences. The mixed-methods approach facilitated a comprehensive understanding of both structural challenges and personal resilience within the migrant labour community. Findings emphasize the socio-economic vulnerabilities rooted in informal employment, restricted access to services, and limited representation, calling for targeted interventions in labour policy and urban social welfare to improve quality of life, rights and wellbeing of the respondents.

SOCIO ECONOMIC, MIGRANT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, INCOME, EDUCATION, INTERSTATE, INTRASTATE

MR. RAHUL MURAGOD,  DR. SANTOSH L PATIL (2026); A STUDY ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF MIGRANT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN BELAGAVI DISTRICT,  Shikshan Sanshodhan : Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,      ISSN(o): 2581-6241,  Volume – 9,   Issue –  1,  Available on –   https://shikshansanshodhan.researchculturesociety.org/

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