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Migrant Workers Fuel Kerala’s Economy and Thrive

2/16/2026

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  • Migrant workers are crucial to Kerala's economy, especially in tea and coffee, drawing labor from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
  • Rajkumar Jani, a 23-year-old from Odisha, works in a tea garden and earns 1,500–2,000 rupees daily.
  • Employers provide accommodation and provisions, enabling workers to save money.
  • Jani enjoys the job and finds it related to his botany studies.
  • Shyam Kalpadia appreciates Kerala's beauty and the opportunities it offers.