Campaign to Respect Domestic Workers

There are 4 to 10 million domestic workers in India. They are the invisible workforce of Indian households.

As compared to other informal sector workers, domestic workers experience more difficult work conditions and are
more vulnerable.

PRIA's participatory research with domestic workers in Gurgaon, Faridabad and South Delhi has revealed the many challenges they face. Many of them are abused, disrespected, underpaid, subject to verbal and physical abuse. Domestic workers are paid less than the minimum wage of an unskilled worker in India.

• Domestic work is not a trade as per India's labour laws 
• Most workers receive half or less than the minimum wage as mandated by state labour departments
• When asked to do work extra, employers do not compensate domestic workers with extra pay
• Wages are deducted for taking leave
• Physical, verbal and sexual harassment is common.
• Employers still practice "untouchability", in the form of separate utensils and not allowing maids to use toilets in the house where they work

Gharelu kaam, izzat ka kaam hai. Jis samman ki aap khud ke liye umeed karte hain, usi samman ki umeed aapki maid bhi rakhti hai. In June 2018, we are conducting a campaign online and on the ground to bring change in the lives of domestic workers.

Show your support! Join our campaign on Facebook and Twitter, using the hashtag #DignityOfMyLabour.