Internal Migration From Odisha: a Reflection On Kbk Districts [Hardcover]

Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK: Migration, both external and internal is a complex process. In this course of action people move from one place to another place for varied purposes, mainly for jobs and employments. This process varies due to distance and time factors. In course of migration there has been a significant change in the scenario of employment, income, standard of living and level of remittances. The present work is an outcome of a comprehensive field work in the KBK regionthe most backward and poverty stricken districts of Odisha. The present work is based on primary and secondary sources of data to present the socioeconomic conditions of those people who are engaged in the process of seasonal internal migration which is of circular in nature. The study basically covers the distress seasonalcircular migration which is taking place since a long time. These migrants are called dadan labour that are recruited through agents/dalals and sent to different southern states of India to work mainly in brick kilns. It focuses on the socioeconomic conditions of migrant households, reasons for migration, process of recruitment and their problems at destination and the possible measures for their betterment. The study is a regional analysis in particular but has a general implication on the problems of internal migration prevailing in other part of the country. The genesis of internal labour migration, reasons, estimates, magnitude and effects have been analysed in the national perspectives only. The study has immense significance to the researchers, policy makers, administrators and social scientist having interest for the down trodden section of population of the society and common men interested in the problems of an underdeveloped region like KBK. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Narendra Kumar Behera (b.1960) educated in G.M. College, Sambalpur, Odisha. He has been awarded Ph. D. from Sambalpur University in 2009. Dr. Behera has published a book entitled Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation in 2011. He has a number of publications of articles in national level journals and has contributed articles to different edited books. His writings cover the areas of development economics. He has completed two Major Research Projects supported by UGC and ICSSR. The present book is an outcome of ICSSR supported project, based on extensive field study. He has contributed papers and participated in number of national and international seminars. He was a senate member of Sambalpur University. He is a life member of Odisha Economic Association. CONTENTS: List of Tables . 9 List of Figures . 11 Foreword. 13 Preface . 17 Acknowledgements . 21 Abbreviation. 23 1. Introduction . 25 1.1 The Background, 1.2 The "laws" of Migration, 1.3 Defining Migration, 1.4 A General Typology of InternalMigration, 1.5 Decision to Migrate, 1.6 Determinants of Migration, 1.7 The Microlevel Perspectives and Volume of Migration, 1.8 Characteristics of Migrants, 1.9 Migration during British Period, 1.10 Sources of Migration Data (A Brief History), 1.11 Estimate and Magnitude of Migration, 1.12 Effects of Migration, 1.13 Importance of Study, 1.14 Statement of the Problem, 1.15 The Study Area, 1.16 Objectives of the Study, 1.17 Hypotheses, 1.18 Scope of the Study, 1.19 Methodology of Study, 1.20 Limitation of the Study, 1.21 Chapterisation of the Study, 1.22 Conclusion, Notes, References. 2. Review of Literature. 67 2.1 Introduction, 2.2 External Migration, 2.3 Internal Migration, 2.4 Basis of Migration, 2.5 Migration due to Displacement, 2.6 Circular/Seasonal Migration, 2.7 Data on Internal Migration, 2.8 Migration and Rural Informal Sector, 2.9 Condition of Migrants and State Action, 2.10 Migration and Child Labour, 2.11 Effects of Migration, 2.12 To Reduce/Prevent Out Migration, 2.13 Conclusion, References. 3. Regional Profile and Fieldwork Area . 105 3.1 Introduction, 3.2 Topography of KBK Region, 3.3 Administrative Setup of KBK Districts, 3.4 Location and a.…