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In your region, talk to two labourers. Choose either farm labo... - Economics
In your region, talk to two labourers. Choose either farm labourers or labourers working at construction sites. What wages do they get? Are they paid in cash or kind? Do they get work regularly? Are they in debt?
Labourer 1: Ram (Farm Labourer)
Wages: He receives ₹200 - ₹250 per day, which is often less than the government-fixed minimum wage.
Payment Method: He is mostly paid in cash, but sometimes receives meals or food grains (kind).
Regularity of Work: He does not get work regularly. He is employed only during busy seasons like sowing and harvesting.
Debt Status: Yes, he is in debt because he has to take loans from local moneylenders to meet daily expenses during the months when there is no work.
Labourer 2: Mohan (Construction Labourer)
Wages: He receives ₹450 - ₹500 per day.
Payment Method: He is paid strictly in cash at the end of the day or week.
Regularity of Work: His work is irregular; it depends on whether a construction project is active in the area.
Debt Status: He is not in heavy debt, but occasionally takes small advances from the contractor to manage family emergencies.