MIGRATION IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Author Name: 1. Sreyas Kannan K

Volume/Issue: 05/10

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2025-71214982/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Ph.D Research Scholar ,Department of Economics ,University of Madras ,Chepauk, Chennai.

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the role of migrants in the informal sector and analyzes its economic and social impact. India is a country where the unemployment rate is very high,so the people in our country regardless of social and economical insecurities migrate to the informal sector. This study highlights how these workers contribute to economies while facing challenges such as exploitation, restricted access to social services, and marginalization. It also addresses the social effects of informal employment, including limited social mobility and interactions. By blending economic and sociological insights, this research emphasizes the essential yet often overlooked role of migrant labor in shaping the present day informal labor markets.

Key words: Migrants, Labor market, Social insecurities, Informal sector, Unemployment, Marginalization