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Socio-Economic Profile of Cycle Rickshaw Pullers: A Case Study

European Scientific Journal, 2014

The present paper is an attempt to analyze the socioeconomic characteristics of cycle rickshaw pullers and to find out the causes of rickshaw pulling. The adverse effects of this profession on the health of the rickshaw pullers, the problems faced by them and their remedial measures have been also taken into account. The study is based on primary data collected through the field survey and direct questionnaire to the respondents in Aligarh city. The survey was carried out during the months of February and March, 2010. The overall analysis of the study reveals that the rickshaw pullers are one of the poorest sections of the society, living in abject poverty but play a pivotal role in intra-city transportation system. Neither is their working environment regulated nor their social security issues are addressed. They are also unaware about the governmental schemes launched for poverty alleviation and their accessibility in basic amenities and infrastructural facilities is also very poor.

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The present paper is an attempt to analyze the socio-economic characteristics of cycle rickshaw pullers and to find out the causes of rickshaw pulling. The adverse effects of this profession on the health of the rickshaw pullers, the problems faced by them and their remedial measures have been also taken into account. The study is based on primary data collected through the field survey and direct questionnaire to the respondents in Aligarh city. The survey was carried out during the months of February and March, 2010. The overall analysis of the study reveals that the rickshaw pullers are one of the poorest sections of the society, living in abject poverty but play a pivotal role in intra-city transportation system. Neither is their working environment regulated nor their social security issues are addressed. They are also unaware about the governmental schemes launched for poverty alleviation and their accessibility in basic amenities and infrastructural facilities is also very poor.

Socio-Economic Condition of A Rickshaw Puller of Bangladesh-A Study on Dhaka City

Rickshaw is a very popular and essential transportation in Dhaka that assures signifi cant job opportunities for the uneducated and poor people. When clean Dhaka is a burning issue to us where rickshaw plays a positive role by giving pollution free services. This profession attracts huge number of poor, illiterate and unskilled persons for easy way of cash earnings. This survey is being conducted to examine the socio economic conditions of rickshaw pullers in Dhaka city. We have considered different variables to complete this survey such as rickshaw pullers' age, education, previous job, income, savings, expenditures, loans and others. This survey is being conducted based on primary data which has been collected from different areas of Dhaka city. Primary data has been collected through structured questionnaire from100 rickshaw pullers of different areas in Dhaka city. Rickshaw pullers are one of the most disadvantageous and unlucky people who are involving in informal sector such as rickshaw pulling which is more stressful work for earning money. Majority of the respondents of this survey have come from different areas of Bangladesh like Barisal, Rangpur, Comilla, Nilphamary, Mymansing and others. Among the 100 rickshaw pullers, 66% respondents were in the ages from 26-50 years and about 14% were under the ages of 26 years. However some older participants were also found in the survey. Most of the rickshaw pullers are married and their family members depend on rickshaw pulling for livelihood. Majority of the rickshaw pullers have come from the working background of agriculture and day laborers. High living cost and poverty force them to change profession and encourage them to choose rickshaw pulling to earn more money. From this survey it is found that more than 50% rickshaw pullers staying in Dhaka city with their family in rental house and remaining people select garage, mass or slum area to stay with other rickshaw pullers for saving money from rental cost. Majority of the rickshaw pullers pull rickshaw for seven days in a week, average working hours in a month is 211 hours and 53% of rickshaw pullers pulling rickshaw for 7 to 8 hours in a day. This survey shows that 76% of their total income comes from pulling rickshaw and 18% from other sources. After pulling rickshaw, they involve in other works like vendor or part time worker. Another 6% comes from other family members who are involved in as a maid or garments worker. However their net saving is only 3% and only 24% rickshaw pullers have the ability to save some money after meeting up all expenditures. They spend 78% of their total income for food and house rent. Under the balance of income issue, 57% of rickshaw pullers are staying in defi cit balance of income. To overcome defi cit balance of monthly income they give fi rst priority to borrow money from their relatives. They also borrow money from bank to meet up the expenditures. For example, to manage dowry for daughter's marriage, for crops cultivation or to build or repair home they also borrow. Repayment percentage is only 8% among the borrowers showing their inability which push them to debt trap for year after year. It can be summarized from the fi ndings that taking rickshaw pulling cannot be a permanent profession considering physical stress. It can be taken as an alternative profession when no other ways are available for them. It cannot be regarded as a permanent way of overcoming poverty.

Migrant Cycle Rickshaw Pullers of Delhi: Pedalling for survival and livelihood

MartinPuthusser

Despite of all modern means of transportation including Metro trains, cycle rickshaws continue to be indispensable to commuters in Delhi. In fact, these cycle rickshaws provide direct employment to more than a million migrant workers. This study is conducted to learn the realities and concerns of these migrant rickshaw pullers of Delhi. It is looking at reasons for their migration to Delhi and the economic impacts of their migration. The study found these rickshaw pullers as seasonal migrants due to unemployment, underemployment and low wages in rural India. There is a correlation between level of stress in source areas of migration and pattern of migration.They are pedalling cycle rickshaws with passengers for their livelihood in Delhi and for the survival of their families in rural India. Most of them have improved their living standards by sending money home, educating their children and by fulfilling basic needs such as food and clothing. Therefore, this study recommends safeguarding the dignity, safety, human rights and fundamental rights of these rickshaw pullers. It calls for enhancing migration as an opportunity for the rural poor for their livelihood and survival.

Health and Social Security Needs of Rickshaw Pullers in Ranchi

Health and Social Security Needs of Rickshaw Pullers in Ranchi, 2016

A significant number of “marginalized” population groups are denied their health rights, healthcare access, benefits of government health programs, and other health-related social security benefits. These population groups, particularly the rickshaw pullers of India, are vulnerable because of their poor social and economic status, migration history, lack of permanent settlements, lack of social capital, and so on. These reasons, coupled with other social-political reasons, lead to no or limited access to health services and poor health conditions. This study intends to explore and understand the context and health seeking behavior of rickshaw pullers in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand state in India, with special reference to wider social determinants of health such as, access, affordability, and delivery of health services. The data was collected from 1,000 rickshaw pullers from 40 “rickshaw garages” in Ranchi. The findings of the study show that rickshaw pullers can't afford to “attach” much importance to their health due to various reasons and suffer from a variety of occupational and other illnesses. The health conditions of the rickshaw pullers are affected by poverty, negligence, illiteracy, lack of awareness and unavailability of affordable, quality health services. These are only a symptom of the larger structural issues affecting health. The study suggests that rickshaw pullers, being a marginalized and excluded population group, require special health and social security programs that include safe, affordable, and accessible services along with a special focus on health education, behavior change, and promotion of appropriate health-seeking behavior.

Social Work in Public Health Health and Social Security Needs of Rickshaw Pullers in Ranchi

A significant number of “marginalized” population groups are denied their health rights, healthcare access, benefits of government health programs, and other health-related social security benefits. These population groups, particularly the rickshaw pullers of India, are vulnerable because of their poor social and economic status, migration history, lack of permanent settlements, lack of social capital, and so on. These reasons, coupled with other social political reasons, lead to no or limited access to health services and poor health conditions. This study intends to explore and understand the context and health seeking behavior of rickshaw pullers in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand state in India, with special reference to wider social determinants of health such as, access, affordability, and delivery of health services. The data was collected from 1,000 rickshaw pullers from 40 “rickshaw garages” in Ranchi. The findings of the study show that rickshaw pullers can’t afford to “attach” much importance to their health due to various reasons and suffer from a variety of occupational and other illnesses. The health conditions of the rickshaw pullers are affected by poverty, negligence, illiteracy, lack of awareness and unavailability of affordable, quality health services. These are only a symptom of the larger structural issues affecting health. The study suggests that rickshaw pullers, being a marginalized and excluded population group, require special health and social security programs that include safe, affordable, and accessible services along with a special focus on health education, behavior change, and promotion of appropriate health-seeking behavior.

Trends in Migration of Rickshaw Pullers in Delhi

International Journal of Advanced Studies, 2020

Rickshaw pullers are one of the basic wellsprings of public transportation in metropolitan zonesthat furnish us with last mile availability. Other than fulfilling the expanding need for a powerfulmethods for intra-metropolitan versatility, rickshaws have thrived in Indian urban communitieson account of the migration of provincial rural populaces without critical training and capital intourban areas looking for occupations, for whom rickshaw pulling is the best accessible alternativebecause of its simplicity of passage. An extensive extent of metropolitan poor are reliant onrickshaws as a significant wellspring of work in India. This work is an endeavor to comprehendthe patterns constantly in migration of rickshaw pullers in Delhi. The examination center aroundthe financial status of rickshaw pullers in Delhi and back home, the spot of having a place andthe explanations behind migration and how has migration achieved an adjustment in their lives inthe event that it has by any stretch...

LIFESTYLE & THE HEALTH STATUS OF RICKSHAW PULLERS IN DHAKA CITY

Five key ideas constitute the central message of this report. First, urban rickshaw pullers come from a very poor economic background consistent with the characteristics of chronic poverty. Second, rickshaw pulling provides a route of modest upward mobility for those among the rural poor who come to the city looking for work and a better life. Third, the rickshaw pullers are susceptible to systematic health risks. Deteriorating health combined with health shocks can impose a significant burden on the urban poor, dragging down the pace of upward mobility during their lifetime. Fourth, the activity of rickshaw pulling represents an unsustainable livelihood. As longitudinal data is lacking, this story has emerged through an inductive comparison of younger, recent joiners and long duration, older rickshaw pullers, as well as current and former pullers. Fifth, intergenerational mobility of rickshaw puller households is constrained by very limited schooling and the poor range of occupational choices for children. Public policy has an important role to play in mitigating health shocks, as well as supporting targeted education for the urban poor in the informal sector for sustainable urban poverty reduction. The remainder of the paper provides summary evidence for each of these messages.

Socio-Economic Background of Auto-Rickshaw Drivers

Shanlax International Journal of Management, 2020

Auto rickshaw are the convenient way of transportation within the cities and most of the people are trusted their day to day life activities of travelling from the place to their destination, The drivers are play a crucial role in travelling under the informal economy of service sector, The Auto Drivers are get into during this profession with a hope of earn an honest income for leading their life, Some Drivers are Partially involved in other works with their interested area, The drivers aren’t highly qualified in education although they’re leading an honest life within the society, The auto drivers are face a many issues in working environment like health issues, lack of infrastructure facility and Traffic regulation etc. they need a highly competition between them majorly city busses and two-wheelers are partially effects to their earnings, they supply a 24/7 services with their commitment, The study targeting the present socio-financial condition of Auto Drivers, Their earning an...