Demographic Analysis of Brick Kiln Workers: A Case Study of Sirsa District, Haryana

Abstract

Bricks have been a main material in the construction sector since the dawn of civilization. India has over 150,000 brick manufacturing industries, providing direct employment to 20 billion people each year. The demographic characteristics of workers in this industry are unique. The primary objective of the current study is to analyze the demographics of workers in the brick industry. A descriptive research design and mixed methods approach were used. In this research primary data were used, which was collected using questionnaires. Multi-stage random sampling was used to select 140 workers from various categories. The study revealed that 84 percent of men and 95 percent of women in the brick industry are married. 75 percent of workers in the brick industry are between the ages of 18 and 40 years. Their literacy rate is only 48.57 percent. 57.86% of workers in this industry belong to the SC category. 65% of workers in this industry are migrants. Research results indicate a significant difference in literacy and income between men and women working in the brick industry. The Chi Square Test was used to analyze the data. It was analyzed using SPSS version 20. To improve the socioeconomic status of workers in this industry, a committee headed by the District Magistrate needs to be formed to periodically review the implementation of the provisions of laws made for their welfare, which can help improve the social and economic status of workers working in this sector.