Volume 2 - Issue 2, March - April 2026

The brick kiln industry provides employment to a large number of informal workers in India, particularly among economically and socially marginalised communities. Despite its importance as a livelihood source, the sector is characterized by low wages, seasonal employment, hazardous working conditions, and poor living environments. This study examines the socioeconomic vulnerability of brick kiln worker households using a multidimensional framework. Primary data were collected from 237 brick kiln worker households through a structured survey. A Composite Socio-Economic Vulnerability Index (CSEVI) was constructed using eight indicators grouped under four dimensions: economic vulnerability, employment vulnerability, social vulnerability, and living condition vulnerability. Cross-tabulation and chi-square tests were used to examine the association between vulnerability and selected indicators. The results reveal that 51.5 percent of households fall under high vulnerability, while 29.9 percent fall under moderate vulnerability and only 18.6 percent fall under low vulnerability. The findings highlight that low income, high indebtedness, irregular employment, limited educational attainment, high dependency ratios, and inadequate housing and sanitation facilities significantly contribute to vulnerability among brick kiln workers. The study suggests policy interventions focusing on labour protection, improved housing, access to social security schemes, and basic infrastructure development in brick kiln settlements.

Dr.Ch.Srinivas, "Socio-Economic Vulnerability of Brick Kiln Workers in Telangana: An Empirical Analysis" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(2): Page(340-345) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.