This research paper elucidates the nature of the migrant policies of the states of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in India, and the role they have played in moulding migration patterns in the past. Furthermore, the paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of these policies in protecting the standards of living of migrant labourers, measured primarily based on their access to basic goods and services which is indicative of their socio-economic security. Lastly, the paper provides future recommendations for policy adaptations based on real life examples to enhance the condition of the migrant labourers of each state.