Delhi's construction workers are having a tough winter.
The city has banned most building work from November to January to fight air pollution, which means jobs have dried up fast.
Only essential projects and small repairs are allowed, so skilled workers like Tiger Kumar say they've barely found any work this month, and when jobs do pop up, the pay is much lower than usual.
Unregistered workers denied welfare board compensation
Many workers can't just leave town because their families depend on them; children's schooling and other needs keep them in Delhi.
To make things worse, those not registered with the welfare board aren't getting any compensation.
Labor chowks are packed with people hoping for any job at all, but competition is fierce and wages have dropped sharply.