30 November, 2025
Reporting Month:November 2025
Region/Area Covered: Tamil Nadu (Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Hosur), Karnataka (Bangalore)
1. Executive Summary
During November 2025, the MWRC team conducted multiple outreach activities across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, engaging with migrant workers in several companies including TPES (Pegatron), Foxconn, Salcomp and Apple India Head Office. These activities focused on raising awareness about health, mental health, hygiene, sleep, social security entitlements,linking Aadhar No. with the bank account and MWRC services.
The team successfully reached over 1400 workers across the regions, delivering tailored guidance through one-to-one interactions, small-group sessions, and interactive methods such as mime. These efforts not only helped workers understand key issues but also built trust and recognition of MWRC services, aligning with donor goals and contributing to overall project objectives.
2. Outreach Summary
Total Companies Visited: 14
Locations Covered:
TPES (Pegatron) – Chennai & Bangalore.
Foxconn – Kanchipuram&Bangalore.
Salcomp–Kanchipuram (TN).
Apple India Head Office – Bangalore.
Don Bosco Provincial House– Bangalore.
Total Workers Reached: Approximately 1,380 – 1,430
Topics Discussed:Health and hygiene, Mental health and stress management, Sleep and well-being, MWRC services overview, Linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, Government schemes facilitated by MWRC, Interactive mime sessions to improve engagement
3. Activities Conducted
Date | Company/Location Visited | Number of Workers Reached | Topics Covered | Remarks |
03/11/2025 | Foxconn Dormitory | 140-150 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account, Mime. | |
04/11/2025 | TPES (Pegatron) | 130-135 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account. | |
10/11/2025 | Foxconn Dormitory | 95-100 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account, Mime. | |
11/11/2025 | TPES (Pegatron) | 90-95 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account. | |
13/11/2025 | TPES (Pegatron) | 120-125 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account. | |
14/11/2025 | Salcomp | 55-60 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account. | |
17/11/2025 | Foxconn Company (Bangalore) | 70-75 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account, Mime. | |
18/11/2025 | TPES (Bangalore) | 250-275 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account, Mime. | |
19/11/20225 | Apple Head office (Bangalore) | 20-25 | Demonstration on MWRC services and Mime on importance of good sleep | |
20/11/2025 | Meeting in Don Bosco Provincial House (Bangalore) | 7 Companies Head | Regarding expansion of MWRC services in other projects | |
24/11/2025 | Foxconn Dormitory | 70-75 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account, Mime. | |
25/11/2025 | TPES (Pegatron) | 125-130 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account. | |
27/11/2025 | TPES (Pegatron) | 135-140 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account. | |
28/11/2025 | Salcomp | 60-65 | Health, Mental health, Sleep, MWRC services Overview, Linking Aadhar No. with the bank account. |
4. Engagement & Feedback
· Workers have started recognizing MWRC van/team and proactively approach them for guidance during company visits.
· Workers independently seek support for Aadhaar issues, bank linking, and queries related to government schemes. There is growing interest in learning about services provided or facilitated by MWRC.
· Workers reported that sessions helped improve understanding of mental health, hygiene, and social security entitlements.
· Company supervisors appreciated the regular follow-up visits and the clarity provided during awareness sessions.
· The interactive mime sessions particularly enhanced engagement, capturing workers’ attention and encouraging participation even after long work shifts.
5. Challenges Encountered
· Worker Fatigue: Most workers arrive after long shifts starting as early morning and are often tired.
· Time Constraints: Many are in a hurry to catch buses home and prioritize securing comfortable seats, which divides their attention during sessions.
· Engagement Solutions: With support from company HR teams, the MWRC team ensures at least 15 minutes per batch for MWRC service discussions. Small-group and one-to-one interactions help maintain attention and engagement.
· Technical Challenges: Network issues, OTP delays, server downtime, and missing documents occasionally prevent workers from completing Aadhaar linking or accessing other government services.
6. Learnings & Reflections
· Small-Group and One-to-One Effectiveness: These formats are more effective than large sessions. Workers feel comfortable asking questions, sharing personal issues, and engaging actively. Tailored guidance helps address individual concerns.
· High Interest in Key Topics: Sleep, mental stress, hygiene, and overall well-being are areas of strong interest. Workers proactively seek guidance and information.
· Impact of IEC Materials: Pamphlets and visual aids help reinforce messages and serve as quick references.
· Effect of Mime and Interactive Activities: Mime performances simplify complex concepts visually, attract larger crowds, and maintain attention even among tired workers. Workers respond actively, ask questions, and retain information better.
· Overall Reflection: A combination of interactive methods, IEC materials, and small-group sessions significantly improves engagement, understanding, and awareness among migrant workers.
7. Case Study Highlight
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8. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
· Meetings & Collaborations:Regular coordination meeting held with IOM and DBMS Staff,
· Company Engagement: Apple India Head Office, Foxconn, TPES, and Salcomp staff provided feedback and expressed appreciation for MWRC services.
· Expansion Planning: During the Roundtable meeting in Bangalore, company heads from companies like Nike and Ikea and civil society organizations like Jan Sahas, Good Business Lab and Nomi Network were briefed on potential expansion of MWRC services in other projects.
9. Bangalore Exposure Visit (16–20 November 2025)
From 16 to 20 November, the MWRC team visited Bangalore as part of the project activities. During this visit, the team conducted outreach and coordination meetings at the Foxconn and Tata company branches, and also visited the Apple India Head Office.
Foxconn& Tata (Bangalore Branch Visits)
· The team interacted with workers and introduced them to the MWRC services just like in Chennai.
· Many workers participated actively in the sessions. They asked questions related to health, mental health, sleep, and general well-being.
· Pamphlets were distributed and the team addressed the workers’ doubts on the spot.
· The staff members of both companies shared very positive feedback, mentioning that the sessions were highly engaging and useful for the workers.
· Workers showed keen interest in the services and appreciated the one-to-one and small-group interactions.
Apple India Head Office Visit
· Apple’s team appreciated the field work done by Don Bosco and MWRC, especially the team’s ability to connect with workers and explain services clearly.
· They expressed interest in expanding similar MWRC projects to other locations in the future.
· They also shared that the Don Bosco MWRC team would be invited to lead and demonstrate the project model in new locations if additional centers are opened.
Overall Experience
The Bangalore visit was highly productive and provided valuable exposure. The interactions with workers, prospective companies, likeminded civil society groups like Jan Sahas, Good Business Lab, Nomi Network and Apple leadership strengthened coordination and opened possibilities for future expansion of MWRC services in other regions.
