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Development of an integrated well-being programme for micro, small-and medium-sized enterprise workers in India: A technical note

Title
Development of an integrated well-being programme for micro, small-and medium-sized enterprise workers in India: A technical note
Creator
Karishiddimath, Abhishek; Moharkonda, Priyadarshini
Description
Workers in Indias micro, small- and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector often face a convergence of occupational risks, including long working hours, physical strain, economic insecurity, and limited access to health resources. Despite the sectors critical contribution to national productivity, structured programs addressing the holistic well-being of MSME workers remain scarce. This technical note outlines the development of an integrated well-being intervention designed to enhance physical, psychological, and social health among MSME workers across diverse Indian contexts. Drawing on both indigenous and global practices, the program combines simple yoga-based movements, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques with Western approaches such as Jacobsons Progressive Muscular Relaxation (JPMR). The intervention is delivered over two phasesa 21-day facilitator-led group session followed by a 21-day self-practice period to support skill development and habit formation. Designed for scalability and accessibility, the content uses culturally relevant language and experiential activities to ensure engagement in low-literacy and resource-limited settings. This note details the theoretical grounding, content structure, and delivery framework of the program, offering a practical, context-sensitive model that can be adapted for workplace well-being initiatives within the Indian MSME sector. Copyright (c) 2025 The Authors. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Source
Multidisciplinary Science Journal;Volume;8;Issue;1;Article No.;e2025043;
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Malque Publishing
Subject
holistic health; holistic well-being; integrated intervention; MSME workers; well-being; yoga
Coverage
Karishiddimath A., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru, India; Moharkonda P., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru, India
Rights
All Open Access; Gold Open Access
Relation
ISSN: 26751240;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Karishiddimath, Abhishek; Moharkonda, Priyadarshini, “Development of an integrated well-being programme for micro, small-and medium-sized enterprise workers in India: A technical note,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23498.

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