Author:
D Ms. Sheethal,K Dr. Sivasubramanian
Abstract
International migration has always been a catalyst for development and advancement in any nation. The COVID-19 virus's global proliferation compelled a large-scale return of the migrant population to its nation of origin. Not only have the organized migrant workers been impacted by the disease, but also the unorganized migrant workers. The study's primary subject is the migrant workforce in India's information and communication technology industry. The IT industry in India is thought to be expanding at the quickest rate in the entire world. Due to the implementation of the lockdown, millions of migrant workers in India are anticipated to lose their jobs. This thorough cross-sectional study examined the difficulties experienced by remote workers in Bangalore's information technology sector to better understand the causes of reverse migration among IT professionals. To comprehend the socioeconomic behaviour of IT professionals, the researcher also made an effort to investigate spending and saving patterns before and after the epidemic.
Publisher
Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous)
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