Care Work in India: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on domestic workers, their rights, live-in migrants, apps and frontline care workers.

Question 1 of 5 Who are most of India's domestic workers?

Women, often migrants Retired men Foreign nationals Government employees

Many come from poorer states.

Question 2 of 5 Has India ratified the ILO Domestic Workers Convention?

No Yes, in 2011 Yes, in 1947 It doesn't exist

India also lacks a national domestic workers law.

Question 3 of 5 What risk do live-in migrant domestic workers face?

Withheld wages and exploitation through agencies Too much leave High pensions No risks

Registration rules are weakly enforced.

Question 4 of 5 What do care apps offer households?

Verification, replacements and ratings Free workers Government jobs Nothing

But they cover a small share of the market.

Question 5 of 5 How are anganwadi and ASHA workers paid?

Honorariums and incentives, not regular salaries High fixed salaries Nothing at all Foreign aid

They demand employee status and fair pay.

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