Examines the adequacy of existing programmes to offset the adverse effects of structural adjustment, such as the Integrated Rural Development Scheme and the rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS) in Maharashtra, and suggests further policy measures.

Examines the recent history, political economy and trends in urbanization in Ahmedabad and discusses a number of integrated policies and strategies for supporting sustainable urban development and decent work in regard to governance, social protection and quality employment creation, among others.

Reflects on the values behind the ILO's Decent Work Agenda and provides a forum for contributors from various humanistic, philosophical, spiritual and religious traditions to express their views on the significance of work at all levels of society, from the individual person to the global...

Working paper on problems of women workers caused by sex discrimination and sexual division of labour, comprising a case study of an urban labour market in India. Based on a sample survey (1979-1980) of 338 workers, discusses demographic aspects, educational level, discriminatory recruitment and...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the effects of rural migration on unemployment and the urban area labour market in India - presents a case study of Ludhiana discussing the causes, implications and benefits of migration, migrant worker profile by age group, educational level, marital status,...

Working paper appraising an integrated approach to agricultural development and rural industrialization in 6 developing areas in West Bengal, India. Discusses investment in irrigation facilities, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. Examines the impact on crop yield, nonfarm employment opportunity and...