Uncover the critical societal conflicts shaping Rural India’s economic growth. A decade of fieldwork in South India offers a unique ‘class-relational’ analysis of labour, the state, and civil society. Delve into the antagonistic relations impacting millions of Indian labourers, often facing exploitation and domination in sectors like agriculture and construction. This insightful book explores how enhanced social policies and stronger organisation of informal workers can improve material conditions and expand political space. Essential reading for students, researchers, and anyone interested in Indian society, rural development, and the realities of labour in India.