Evaluating Quality of Work Life Paradigms and Their Impact on Sanitation Workers: Evidence from BBMP

This study evaluates the influence of Quality of Work Life (QWL) paradigms on the occupational well-being of sanitation workers (Pourakarmikas) employed by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The research focuses on key dimensions such as working conditions, compensation and job security, social inclusion, and health and safety. A quantitative research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 200 respondents (both male and female) using a structured questionnaire. Statistical tools including descriptive analysis, factor analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were employed. The findings reveal that QWL significantly influences occupational well-being, with health and safety emerging as the most critical factor. The study provides policy-oriented recommendations to enhance the welfare and productivity of sanitation workers.