Reassessing the Quality of Work Life: A Study on BBMP Pourakarmikas

Author(s)	Mr. Papanna C, Dr. Srinivasa Murthy M D
Country	India
Abstract	This study examines structural challenges and their impact on the Quality of Work Life (QWL) of Pourakarmikas employed under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Using a stratified random sample of 200 Pourakarmikas across BBMP wards, the study measures QWL across dimensions (working conditions, safety, wages, social security, dignity) and tests three hypotheses linking structural factors to QWL. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, Chi-square, and independent-samples t-tests were used. Results show low-to-moderate QWL overall, a strong positive correlation between working conditions and QWL (r = 0.61, p < 0.01), a significant association between access to social security and QWL (χ² = 18.35, p < 0.01), and a significant difference between permanent and contractual workers (t = 4.21, p < 0.001). The paper concludes with policy recommendations to regularize employment, ensure welfare coverage, and improve occupational health and dignity.
Keywords	Quality of Work Life, Pourakarmikas, BBMP, sanitation workers, structural challenges, informal labour, occupational safety, social security.
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2216
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdst7

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