The migrant workforce is the backbone of the Indian economy, and Kerala is among the biggest beneficiaries.
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Kerala, with one of the highest emigration rates in India, is largely dependent on workers from other Indian regions to run its industries.
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Wayanad, India – The migrant workforce, as in most countries, is the backbone of India’s economy. And Kerala, being among the states with the highest emigration rate in India, is largely dependent on workers from other regions to run its industries.
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