Authors - Kirthika. P, M. Suresh, S. Kanagaraj Abstract - This paper explores the social barriers faced by Indian plantation communities. It focuses on how these obstacles impact their well-being, productivity, and social mobility. By analyzing historical, socioeconomic, and cultural factors, the study uncovers the multifaceted challenges plantation workers encounter, including income, education, social position in the community, social networks, migration, exploitation, and working and living conditions. The DEMATEL approach identifies the barriers and analyzes the interrelationships among those that impact social barriers among plantation workers. This paper identified seven barriers of impact from a literature review followed by interviews with experts to interpret the interconnection of barriers and investigate the interrelationships. The result says that income and education are the key barriers impacting the lives of plantation workers in their society. The present study incorporates the DEMATEL approach model to analyze the critical barriers in mapping the social barriers of plantation workers. The DEMATEL approach model is the first attempt to study the interrelationship among the barriers. The research overviews the prevailing issues through field surveys, interviews, and literature reviews. The paper will conclude with actionable recommendations aimed at policymakers, community leaders, and stakeholders to mitigate these barriers and promote a more inclusive and equitable environment for plantation workers.
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