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Which conditions compel landless labourers to work many jobs in a year?

landless labourers are hired for short duration mainly during the sowing season of crops and rest days of the year they remain unemployed. This situation compels them to search for works and to migrate to cities and towns.

In villages, there is huge competition for work among the labourers. They are ready to work even at low wages in the fields. This keeps their income at a low level.


These labourers migrate to cities and towns in search of work. In cities, labourers are in great demand due to industries and construction. The labourers are given daily wages or even are provided with a one-time meal.


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