IJARSAI International Journal of Advanced Research Scientific Analysis & Inferences
Volume 2, Issue 2, 2026
A Composite Index Approach to Measuring the Socio-Economic Conditions of Migrant Construction Workers in Kerala
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Article Dates: Received: 06 July 2026 | Revised Submission: 31 August 2026 | Accepted: 05 September 2026 | Available Online: 30 October 2026
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Keywords: Migrant Construction workers; Socio Economic Condition Index (SECI); Composite Index; Labour Migration; Socio-Economic Conditions; Kerala; Worker Welfare; Social Protection
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Dr. Firoskhan A, & Dr Mushthaq Ahammed K. (2026). A Composite Index Approach to Measuring the Socio-Economic Conditions of Migrant Construction Workers in Kerala. IJARSAI International Journal of Advanced Research Scientific Analysis & Inferences, 02(02), 142–157. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23828488
Dr. Firoskhan A
Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce
TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam
Affiliated to the University of Kerala, India
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-2862-6478
Email: frskhn2@gmail.com
Dr Mushthaq Ahammed K
Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce
University of Kerala, India
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8358-0298
Email: mustaq77@rediffmail.com
Article Dates: Received: 06 July 2026 | Revised Submission: 31 August 2026 | Accepted: 05 September 2026 | Available Online: 30 October 2026
Abstract
This study employs a multidimensional composite index approach to examine the socioeconomic conditions of migrant construction workers in Kerala. The study intends to evaluate migrant workers’ overall socioeconomic standing and pinpoint the major employment-related and demographic variables affecting their socioeconomic circumstances. Using a systematic interview schedule, 400 migrant construction workers from three different locations of Kerala provided primary data. Using normalisation and aggregation techniques, a Socio-Economic Condition Index (SECI) was created by combining certain social and economic indices. The results show that most migrant workers have moderate to high socioeconomic conditions, yet there are still significant differences in terms of age groups, educational attainment, monthly income, employment, and work experience. Significant differences in socioeconomic situations between various job categories are confirmed by statistical research. Statistical analysis confirms significant variations in socio-economic conditions among different categories of workers. The study highlights that while migrant workers have achieved a reasonable degree of socio-economic stability, economic vulnerabilities and inequalities persist. The findings underscore the need for targeted policy interventions focusing on skill development, income security, and social protection, and access to quality housing, to enhance the overall wellbeing of migrant construction workers in Kerala. The study contributes to the growing literature on labour migration by providing a comprehensive and quantitative assessment of migrant workers’ socio-economic conditions through a composite index framework.
Keywords: Migrant Construction workers; Socio Economic Condition Index (SECI); Composite Index; Labour Migration; Socio-Economic Conditions; Kerala; Worker Welfare; Social Protection
How to Cite:
Dr. Firoskhan A, & Dr Mushthaq Ahammed K. (2026). A Composite Index Approach to Measuring the Socio-Economic Conditions of Migrant Construction Workers in Kerala. IJARSAI International Journal of Advanced Research Scientific Analysis & Inferences, 02(02), 142–157. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23828488
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