Economic rights refer to the entitlements individuals have regarding their economic well-being. They include the right to work, fair wages, and access to essential services. These rights aim to ensure equitable opportunities and social justice. In many countries, including India, economic rights are enshrined in law. They play a crucial role in promoting development and reducing poverty within society.
For nearly two decades, India’s rural employment framework rested on a powerful institutional promise: distress could be converted into a legally enforceable claim on the state. That promise,...
