Geography & Connectivity
Located in Krishnagiri district along the NH-44 corridor, Hosur is one of India’s fastest-growing industrial hubs.
Building a Care-Supportive Industrial Ecosystem
One of India’s fastest-growing industrial hubs, where migration, manufacturing and the care economy intersect.
5.38%
Annual Population Growth Rate
13th
Global Rank for Urban Growth
2.1 lakh
Working Population
28%
Female Workers
Key Insights
At A Glance
Industrial Growth
A major manufacturing centre across automobiles, EVs, electronics, textiles, leather, food processing and agro-processing.
Livelihoods
Attracts migrant workers from Odisha, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and other states.
Care Economy
Industrial growth creates employment while exposing gaps in childcare, healthcare, housing, education and social protection.
Our Journey In Hosur
From Worker Needs To Ecosystem Change
Understanding Workers’ Needs
Engaged with migrant workers and families to understand challenges related to health, housing, education, livelihoods and social protection.
Facilitating Community Voices
Conducted worker group discussions and participatory exercises to identify priorities, aspirations and pathways for support.
Engaging MSMEs & Business Ecosystems
Worked with MSMEs, vendors, associations and businesses to understand workforce challenges and emerging good practices.
Generating Evidence For Change
Undertook studies with workers, MSMEs and businesses to understand worker wellbeing, productivity and industrial resilience.
Demonstrating Practical Solutions
Organised workshops, medical camps and stakeholder consultations to address immediate challenges and build trust.
Building An Ecosystem Of Change
Brought together businesses, associations, government and communities to co-create sustainable industrial solutions.
Stakeholder Mapping
Key Actors In The Hosur Care Economy
Government Institutions
Departments, local administration and public systems.
Business Associations
HIA, HOSMIA and other industry associations.
MSMEs & Businesses
Industries, vendors, employers and businesses.
Schools & Healthcare Providers
Schools, Anganwadis, healthcare services and institutions.
Primary Rights Holders
Migrant workers and families
Emerging Priorities In Hosur
Ground-Up Voices From Workers & Stakeholders
Education & Child Welfare
Language barriers, school access, learning continuity and childcare support.
Livelihoods & Wage Security
Fair wages, timely payments, safe working conditions and job security.
Housing & Living Conditions
Affordable housing, reduced overcrowding, sanitation and basic amenities.
Healthcare & Social Protection
Access to healthcare, PF/ESI, insurance and welfare schemes.
Care Economy
Recognising unpaid care work and strengthening care services for families.
Responsible Business
Stronger collaboration between businesses, workers, MSMEs and institutions.
Responsible Growth Starts With Worker Wellbeing
Hosur’s transformation depends on stronger collaboration between workers, businesses, institutions and communities.