Some of the other figures uploaded by the central chief labour commissioner are equally mysterious. Of course, math is not known to be a strong point of Narendra Modi’s government. The Centre must immediately prepare a data set with the help of credible institutions that could inform policymakers about not just the number of migrant workers but also their needs, employment status, and the cycles of migration. Recent, reliable data hold the key to devising policies that can mitigate the sufferings of this constituency. Any delay in this regard would be a testimony to Mr Modi’s apathy for the people who are architects of the nation.

Source: The Telegraph June 09, 2020 19:52 UTC