Closed Mining Workers Socio-Economic Conditions – with Special Reference to Bhartha Gold Mines Limited (BGML)

• Main Authors: Nagesha H. V., Dr. Kodandarama
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Social Workers in India 2016-10-01
• Series: Journal of Social Work Education and Practice
• Subjects: Migration; Causes; Socio-Economic Conditions; Income level; Health; Intervention
• Online Access: https://www.jswep.in/uploads/3/1/7/2/31729069/02_nagesha.pdf

A large section of the mining workers population in the country is engaged in mining sector. In spite of a very elaborate mining legislation in the country, it is felt that there exist a number of gaps. These gaps need to be bridged. Certain amendments are on the anvil both at the level of the Central Government and also various State Governments, which would be of assistance to the prospective investors. This paper concentrates on analyzing and highlights the socio-economic conditions of closed mining workers. The aim of the study is assessing how the socio-economic problem is a prime factor in making the people to enter in the field of mining work. 50 samples were chosen by the convenient sampling method and study was conducted by adopting the empirical research design as an attempt has been made to describe the conditions of mining workers. As a result they develop unhygienic conditions in their living places and develop as slum-dwellers. The paper is based on research study conducted in Bharth Gold Mine Limited (BGML) by the researcher/presenter where great portion of migrant population comes in search of jobs and they find mining work as an easy mode of earning.