Vulnerabilities of Dalits, Adivasis, Women and Migrants: The Need for Social Security

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Social security measures should create an environment for Dalits to live with dignity as human beings equal to others not as mere beneficiaries of welfare programmes. Social security measures should help them to be assertive and to enjoy all constitutional guarantees as citizens of the country who are contributing a major portion to the GDP of the country. The contribution of Dalits in nation building needs to be acknowledged and recognized by the government and civil society. social security is a very important issue for the adivasi and especially for the displaced families. Most adivais do not have a permanent occupation as they are either working as migrant labourers or contract labourers or bonded labourers. Seldom do they have any permanent address, which is a prerequisite to be included in any welfare schemes of the government (both central and state). Social security for unorganised workers must ensure that women workers are involved adequately and proportionally at all stages including the drafting, administration and implementation of this Bill. Mechanisms for grievance redressal must be women friendly.