A group of migrant laborers return to their temporary shelter after a day's work at a construction site at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

A group of migrant laborers return to their temporary shelter after a day's work at a construction site at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children.

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  1. Child of a migrant labor sleeps at a construction site at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children.
  2. A migrant labor takes a break at a construction site near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children.
  3. A group of migrant laborers return to their temporary shelter after a day's work at a construction site at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children.
  4. A group of migrant laborers return to their temporary shelter after a day's work at a construction site at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children.
  5. A child helps to carry a pick as he walks with his mother to their temporary shelter after a day's work at a construction site in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children.
  6. A woman laborer feeds her child as others work at a construction site at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Preparation for the Commonwealth games in New Delhi has seen an enormous influx of migrant workers from neighboring states, especially in construction of sporting infrastructure. The Delhi High Court has recently asked the government to look into benefits provided to the laborers, most of who are accompanied by their children.
  7. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: An Indian woman works at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  8. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: Indian labourers and their children are transported back to their temporary tent dwellings after working at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The children accompany their parents to the work site, where if they are prepared to work, they will receive money for bread and milk and be provided with dinner by the contractor. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  9. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: Indian labourers and their children sit in the back of a tractor before being transported to their temporary tent dwellings after working at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The children accompany their parents to the work site, where if they are prepared to work, they will receive money for bread and milk and be provided with dinner by the contractor. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  10. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: An Indian worker makes her way through a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  11. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: Indian women work at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  12. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: An Indian woman works at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  13. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: An Indian woman greets her children as she arrives to her temporary tent dwelling after a day of labouring on a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The children accompany their parents to the work site, where if they are prepared to work, they will receive money for bread an milk and be provided with dinner by the contractor. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  14. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: Indian labourers work at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  15. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: An Indian woman works at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.
  16. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 01: An Indian woman works at a construction project in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 01, 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Commonwealth Games are due to be held in the Indian capital from October 3-14, 2010, but concerns remain over construction of its sporting and transport infrastructure. The sheer scale of the project has drawn an enormous population of migrant workers from all over India. This week the High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Government over the alleged failure to provide all the benefits of labour laws to workers involved in construction work for the coming Commonwealth Games. Workers are being paid below the minimum wage in order to complete these projects whilst also being forced to live and work under sub standard conditions.

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