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[This article is based on a field investigation
conducted in Jharkhand in May 2006 with students
from Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru V.V. GIRI NATIONAL LABOUR INSTITUTE, NOIDA
University, and planned in collaboration with
Kaustav Banerjee, Kamal Mitra Chenoy, Jayati COURSE ON QUALITATIVE METHODS IN LABOUR RESEARCH
Ghosh, Himanshu, Reetika Khera and Neha (AUGUST 14-21, 2006)
Wadhawan. We are grateful to the whole team for
a great learning experience. Similar surveys are V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young researchers
also taking place in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and teachers in the field of labour for participating in a Course on Qualitative
and Andhra Pradesh.] Methods in Labour Research during August 14-21, 2006. The objective of this
1 According to official data presented by Y B programme are to (a) Understand various theoretical perspectives with regard to
Prasad (Xavier Institute of Social Service, qualitative research; (b) Understand and apply various qualitative research methods
Ranchi) at a workshop held in Ranchi on May and techniques for labour research. No programme fee will be charged and the
29, 2006, 1.5 lakh applications for job cards selected candidates would be paid second class sleeper/Rail/Bus fare from their
have been rejected in Jharkhand. The main place of work to V.V.G.N.L.I. NOIDA. Minimum qualification for the applicants
reason for rejection was that the applicant
is a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, with some orientation on research
household had not been listed in the BPL census
2002. The BPL census was supposed to be a methods. Candidates pursuing research work on labour related issues will be given
census of all rural households aimed, at the preference. The participants will be provided free boarding and lodging at the
identification of households below the poverty Institute’s campus. Interested candidates may send their application with a brief
line. In practice, however, many households C.V. to Dr. Ruma Ghosh, Associate Fellow, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute,
were missed and these households do not have NOIDA- 201 301 (0120-2411533, 2411535, 2411538, Fax No. 0120-2411536,
a BPL census number. This appears to have been 2411474, 2411571). (E-mail – rumanli@gmail.com)
used as an excuse to refuse job cards to these
households, on the grounds that the serial Last date for nominations: August 4, 2006