Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rajan, P. Remmiya; Rishikesh, K.B. Title A name given to the resource Striving for Decent Work: Assessing Kerala's Progress Toward SDG Labour Targets Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Studies in Big Data;Volume;164;pp.577-588 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-75095-3_45" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-75095-3_45</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105002028889?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105002028889?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rajan P.R., Department of Economics-Zamorins Guruvayurappan College, Calicut University, Malappuram, India; Rishikesh K.B., Department of Commerce, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, Christ (Deemed to Be University), 29, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource This Article delves into Goal 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is pivotal in ensuring universal access to quality employment, thereby diminishing unemployment and, consequentially, alleviating widespread poverty. It underscores the global consensus on essential facets of equitable employment opportunities, encompassing job availability and social security for workers. Drawing upon data primarily sourced from the State Statistical Office in Kerala, this paper examines the myriad aspects and indicators of decent work and presents the latest empirical findings. Our analysis reveals that a glut in labour supply coupled with scant employment opportunities escalates unemployment rates, notably affecting women and youth. This challenge is further exacerbated by structural inefficiencies and socioeconomic disparities. To counter these issues, the study proposes several strategic interventions. Enhancing educational and vocational training for women not only equips them with necessary skills but also fosters an inclusive workforce. Additionally, bolstering the capabilities of labour inspectorates can ensure adherence to labour standards and promote decent work conditions. Effective management of the Decent Work phenomenon is crucial and requires comprehensive policy frameworks that integrate these elements. By implementing these strategies, there is potential to significantly transform the labour market dynamics, promoting sustainable economic growth and social equity. This paper aims to contribute to the discourse on employment policies, advocating for informed decisions that are pivotal in achieving the targets set forth in Goal 8 of the Sustainable Development Agenda. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Decent labour concept; Employment; Labour Target; Sustainable development goals Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 21976503; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online