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Socio-Economic and Health Conditions of Ragpickers: A Case Study of Purulia Town, Purulia District, West Bengal, India

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Findings underscore the precarious socio-economic status of ragpickers, with 78% earning below ₹4,000 monthly and significant health issues.
Health assessments show 73% suffer from respiratory problems, while child labour among ragpicker families poses serious educational barriers.
Descriptive statistics highlighted the links between poor housing and health, revealing significant associations that necessitate intervention.
Study recommends integrated community responses to enhance health and socio-economic conditions, emphasizing support from local authorities and NGOs.

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Mixed-methods assessment reveals poor health outcomes and economic challenges for ragpickers, suggesting urgent policy changes.

Pramanik et al. (2025) studied this question.

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