PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteIndia's New Labour Codes Overlook Domestic and Home-Based Workers
India's new labour codes, which replaced 29 previous laws, fail to protect domestic and home-based workers from climate-related risks. For example, Manju, a 48-year-old domestic worker in Mewla Maharajpur, experienced heat exhaustion during a 40°C day but felt compelled to continue working despite health risks. The codes lack provisions addressing the impact of extreme heat and other climate challenges on vulnerable workers.
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