Migration and Health Vulnerability: An Analysis of Cycle Rickshaw Pullers in Delhi

According to census of India (2011) almost 30 per cent population lived in urban cities whereas mass majority 70 per cent are residing in rural areas. One side Metropolitan cities become the hub of economic activity or opportunity on the other side rural population; have no other alternative choice except farming. For livelihood strategy so many people daily migrants rural to urban cities, it is one of the most dominant streams of internal migration in India. Internal labour migration has become an important livelihood strategy for many poor groups across India. However, this segment of the population faces exclusion from the various mainstream programs such as education, health, adequate living conditions, minimum wages and freedom from exploitation and harassment. This increases the vulnerabilities of migrants and lead to their poor health status which has significant public health implications.
This paper is attempted to examine of living, working and health aspect of migrants cycle rickshaw pullers in Delhi. They are the most important part of transport service provider of local population in Delhi. This segment of the population faces exclusion from the various mainstream programs such as education, health, adequate living conditions, minimum wages and freedom from exploitation and harassment.