Solving Construction Workforce Sourcing Bottlenecks in Mumbai & Thane

## The Labor Naka Dynamic in MMR Every morning from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM, thousands of daily-wage tradespeople gather at labor nakas across Kapurbawdi (Thane), Bhiwandi, Kalyan, and Mulund. Contractors and subcontractors negotiate without trade skill verification, while workers face chronic underemployment, middlemen commissions, and unsafe payment delays. ### The Problem for Contractors: - **Unverified Skill Levels:** A worker hired as a skilled shuttering carpenter often turns out to be an inexperienced helper, leading to formwork blowouts or uneven concrete honeycombing. - **Crew Volatility:** Laborers hired informally often leave mid-project for a different site offering ₹50 more per day. - **Safety & Compliance Gaps:** Lack of identity documentation creates compliance hurdles under labor welfare mandates. ### How Shramiksetu Is Designed to Solve This: 1. **Trade Verification:** Workers registering on Shramiksetu are categorized by self-reported and verified craft experience (bar bender, mason, carpenter, electrician). 2. **Localized MMR Matching:** Contractors post specific crew requirements for their sites. Our matching engine pairs them with available trade profiles in that geographical pocket. 3. **Fair Rates Without Middleman Exploitation:** Transparent daily wage ranges prevent contractor gouging and worker underpayment.