NEW DELHI, May 25 -- Besides the dreadful threat of the COVID-19 global pandemic, India is also facing an excruciating labour crisis. Millions of workers in the country have been rendered unemployed and without food, shelter and financial security. The loss of livelihood is further aggravated by the recent suspension of labour laws by some state governments.
Over the past week, several states governments have introduced controversial reform measures in view of the economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 lockdown. Though aimed at helping industries recoup, these reforms have come under fire for being extremely exploitative as they give employers the power to hire and fire at will, extend working hours, prohibit migrant workers from going ba...