72.6% of migrants from 3 northeastern States work outside their home State
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Interstate migration and regional labor mobility: a GS3 and regional development case study.
Why in news
Seven Sisters Development Assistance conducted a survey revealing that 72.6% of migrants from three northeastern States work outside their home State due to local job scarcity.
Background
A survey of 705 records across 14 administrative blocks in three northeastern States found that Karnataka and Assam are the primary destinations for migrants. The study identified specific migration corridors from each district to southern India.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact72.6% of migrants from three northeastern States work outside their home State
- PlaceKarnataka and Assam are identified as primary destinations for northeastern migrants
- FactThe survey covered 14 administrative blocks and 705 records
Prelims practice question
Which state is identified as a primary destination for migrants from the northeastern region?
- (a)Maharashtra
- (b)Karnataka
- (c)Gujarat
- (d)Tamil Nadu
Show answer
Answer: (b) Karnataka — The survey identified Karnataka and Assam as the primary destinations for migrants from the northeast.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-economic drivers of interstate migration in Northeast India and suggest measures to enhance local employment opportunities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Structural mismatch: Lack of local industrial hubs and land shortages driving out-migration
- Regional disparity: Concentration of labor in southern states highlighting uneven industrial development
- Social integration: Challenges in migrant welfare and housing in destination states like Karnataka
Keywords: interstate migration · labor mobility · regional imbalance · rural-urban shift · employment generation
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