Assessment of Socio-Economic Status of Migrant Workers in Erode District of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Erode district within Tamil Nadu experiences substantial migration because people migrate for textile industry work together with agricultural positions and construction job opportunities and employment in unregulated sectors. The research evaluates the socio-economic status of Erode District migrant residents through assessments of their living situations and earnings patterns together with employment ways and educational systems and healthcare and social relationships. The study analyzes both immigration motivation forces along with migration challenges which newcomers face when settling into urban and semi-urban Erode areas while investigating the effects of their dwelling on local infrastructure and environmental resources. Social assimilation together with economic advancement remains limited by existing cultural and linguistic differences. The research underscores the requirement of policy systems that deliver improved welfare treatment and development opportunities to migrants across all domains. To improve the situation for Erode migrant communities the authors suggest implementing skill development programs and language training and affordable housing and healthcare access provisions. The paper recommends state authorities with NGOs to establish data-based local policies that ensure sustainable urban development which meets migrant community needs.