'Downturn in Construction will Hit Economy Hard'

Internal migration is much more than what the government is claiming, as is the estimated loss of livelihoods.

Internal migration is much more than what the government is claiming, as is the estimated loss of livelihoods. The sharp fall in construction activities will lead to an unprecedented loss of employment opportunities, says Priya Ranjan Swarup, Director General, Construction Industry Development Council, an autonomous body.