Urban Livelihoods - Class 6 - Social Science
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Read and discuss the following description of the living conditions of workers who come to the labour chowk.
Most workers that we find at the labour chowk cannot afford permanent accommodation and so sleep on pavements near the chowk, or they pay Rs 6 a night for a bed at a nearby night shelter run by the Municipal Corporation. To compensate for the lack of security, local tea and cigarette shops function as banks, moneylenders and safety lockers, all rolled into one. Most workers leave their tools at these shops for the night for safekeeping, and pass on any extra money to them. The shopkeepers keep the money safely and also offer loans to labourers in need.
Source: Aman Sethi, Hindu On-line
Most workers at the labour chowk cannot afford stable housing, resulting in them either sleeping on nearby pavements or paying Rs 6 nightly for a shelter bed provided by the Municipal Corporation. Local tea and cigarette shops offer crucial services, acting as makeshift banks, moneylenders, and safety lockers. Workers trust these shops for the overnight storage of their tools and safekeeping of any surplus cash. Additionally, these shopkeepers extend financial loans to the laborers in need, showcasing a unique form of community support and financial adaptability among the working-class individuals frequenting the labour chowk.
Complete the following table and discuss how their work is different:
Name | Place of work | Earning | Security of work | Benefits received | Work on their own or employed |
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Bachchu Manjhi | Rs. 100 a day | ||||
Harpreet, Vandana | Work on their own | ||||
Nirmala | No security | ||||
Sudha | Company | Rs. 30,000 p.m |
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Sign up nowFill in the following table to show the services provided by people in the markets which you visit frequently.
Name of the shop or office | Nature of the service provided |
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How do street vendors in urban areas contribute to the local economy, and what challenges do they face in their daily work?
Street vendors in urban areas contribute significantly to the local economy by offering various goods and services, often at lower prices, thus catering to the needs of all income groups. They provide easy access to everyday items and stimulate economic activity through local sourcing and selling. The challenges they face include lack of legal recognition, vulnerability to eviction by local authorities, insecurity, and harsh working conditions. Without a fixed place of business, they struggle for access to formal credit and are exposed to arbitrary fines and confiscations, making their livelihood precarious and uncertain.
Discuss the life of Bachchu Manjhi as a cycle-rickshaw puller in the city. What led him to leave his village, and how does he manage his livelihood and family responsibilities?
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A. Moneylenders readily give loans.
B. Banks are not inclined to give loans without a guarantee.
C. Banks take a lot of time to process loans.
D. Banks easily give loans to street vendors and large traders.
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