What happened in Spiti Valley
Labourers engaged in keeping roads clear in Spiti Valley are reportedly left without employment once the road-clearing period ends. The reported concern is that the end of road-clearing work creates an immediate break in work availability for these labourers.
Background and earlier position
Road clearing in Spiti Valley is linked to seasonal access needs. When road access is required for a travel and/or land management season, road-clearing activity creates demand for labour. When that season ends, the labour demand typically falls, unless local employment arrangements provide continuity into the off period.
What changed now
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