The course would enhance the understanding of young researchers to learn about various methods and approaches pertaining to research on gender issues in labour. It would also provide them an opportunity to engage in dialogues, discussion on gender and labour issues to strengthen their academic endeavors. The course will help in developing an understanding of both qualitative and some aspects of quantitative research on gender issues in labour. It would encourage researchers to identify emerging areas for research on labour issues from a gender perspective and enable them to theorize and engage in practical applications of their knowledge in their research pursuits.

Historically, there is a strong urban-bias in the developmental strategy of the third world. The growth (economic) trickle-down still is the predominant approach of development. The result has been concentration poverty in the rural areas. India is no exception to it. The unprecedented migration crisis indicates towards sever employment challenges in the rural sector. The potential of rural workers without getting sufficient decent employment opportunities end up with forced migration very often resulting in distress. Creation of decent rural employment opportunities provides a crucial livelihood options and an alternative to the rural workers other than taking the root of distressed circular migration. Focus must be shifted to find and create decent employment avenues in the rural areas.