Video: Indian construction worker
With little construction work available, Gangaram now struggles to feed his family.
Published On 17 Feb 2009
In the once booming Delhi suburb of Gurgaon, the lifting cranes are at a standstill and work sites are silent.
| In depth |
 |
|
|
Construction companies have laid off thousands of workers because of falling demand for commercial and residential space.
Gangaram is a 35-year-old construction worker who travelled to Delhi from his home state of Rajasthan. But with little work, he is now struggling to feed his children.
Keep reading
list of 4 itemsEcuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum
‘Triple spending’: Zimbabweans bear cost of changing to new ZiG currency
Boeing hit with 32 whistleblower claims, as dead worker’s case reviewed
This is his story.
We want to hear how rising unemployment is affecting you.
If you want to respond to Gangaram’s story click on ‘send us your feedback’.
If you have a story of your own to tell about how unemployment is affecting you and your community click on the Your Media button to submit your videos, comments and pictures. Some of the submissions will be featured on our website.
Source: Al Jazeera