Social Security is a very comprehensive term and a dynamic concept which has drawn the attention of almost all the countries of the World. It is a socio-economic demand of every developed or developing country irrespective of its political creed. It seeks to compensate and maintain the income of a reasonable extent during certain contingencies such as the death of the bread-winner, illness, maternity, old-age, industrial accidents or occupational diseases. The present book analyses and evaluates the SSI Scheme both at National and Regional Level to study its utility, to judge its validity and justify its effectiveness. The analysis shows that the problem of social security requires thorough investigation and research in order to evolve a more rational and self-sustaining system. The author in this book projects in detail the conceptual framework of social security and its system, its growth and different legislations in India. Also it analyses the statutory scheme of ESI of both National as well as the State level. A critical study is made on the administrative machinery and organizational set up, nature and the extent of the benefits admissible to the insured persons and their family members. Lastly reference is made to the empirical survey undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the Scheme. The author also gives his valuable suggestions for improving the standard and quality of social security benefits admissible to the industrial workers. The book will be of great use to Teachers, Scholars and students of Management, Industrial Relations, Social Work and Social Welfare Administration and Law. This book will also be of formulation and implementation of social security legislations. .

Population explosion is a burning problem of our country. India occupies second place in the world in population whereas occupies 7th place in terms of area. India has 2.4 per cent of world's land with 16 per cent of word's population. The nature has given us air, land and all other resources with limited means. Unless a positive and effective check has been made on the growth of population, no doubt India will overtake China and we will face a number of problems like food, unemployment, health and what not? Again the survival of a man is a big question after 2025. it is high-time for us, unless some bold steps are not to be taken it is very difficult for our country to face this alarming situation. So, government, different NGO's political parties and public as a whole should have to think seriously and steps have to be taken to solve these problems. This book is of great importance to the government, planners, research scholars, non-government organizations and others who are seriously thinking for the economic development of our country as a whole.

Dynamics of Rural-Urban Migration in India discusses about the socio-economic factors responsible for the migration of labourers from rural areas to urban centres, studies the nature, size, type and other characteristics of rural migrant workers, analyses as to what extent migration has contributed towards the improvement of economic conditions of migrant workers and their families, examines the effects of migration on the general improvement of the economic conditions of the areas, supporting migration, deals with the difficulties and problems faced by the migrant workers during migration and finally reviews the various legal and legislative enactments enacted by Central and State Governments to safeguard the interests of the migrant workers and the scope of their rehabilitation. The entire study is based on a combination of Macro and Micro data with specific emphasis on the latter. Migration is found to have contributed largely in improving the economic condition of the migrants and their families. The study also identifies for the first time various provisions of labour legislations enacted by Central and State Governments and their limitations to handle migration of workers moving with agents/ contractors and working in hazardous occupations and offers possible solutions how to overcome these? The book will be of immense help to academic scholars, researchers, policy makers, statesmen, labour officers, Project Directors and the general public having avowed interest on the subject.

The problem of Child Labour prevails not only in underdeveloped countries but in many of the developed countries as all. In general the practice of child labour is more prevalent in poor countries which lack resources and infrastructural facilities for children. However the problem has changed its venue and from public plateforms it has reached the inner circles of legislative executive and judicial chamber. The present book is relevant for social workers in identifying areas of reforms and in comprehending the magnitude of their target population. It also explores the problems as well as the social service needs of child labour in Chikan (embroidery) Industry and thus it is a descriptive cum diagnostic study. The book is largely based on primary data. Social Scientist in general and Social Worker in particular are lightly to find this volume useful both as source material for processed data and as a regional frame work for analytical work. Social workers engaged in child welfare and those involved in the 'Education and Health Sectors' will find this a handy reference volume.