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Changing Dynamics of Internal Migration in India

In: 75 Years of Growth, Development and Productivity in India

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  • Sunetra Ghatak

    (O. P. Jindal Global University)

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The study of internal migration in India is crucial for understanding population redistribution, labour market dynamics, urbanisation, and regional disparities. Using data from the Census of India and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), this paper explores the trends and patterns of internal migration in India, focusing on both economic and non-economic influencing factors. This paper reviews aggregate and disaggregate internal migration trends in India, highlighting the significant role of non-economic factors, especially in the post-reform period. Most migrations occur within states, influenced by social factors rather than solely economic opportunities. Finally, the paper also identifies limitations of official data, emphasising the need for more comprehensive and current data to better understand internal migration dynamics in India.

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  • Sunetra Ghatak, 2025. "Changing Dynamics of Internal Migration in India," India Studies in Business and Economics, in: Dibyendu Maiti & Bishwanath Goldar & K.L. Krishna (ed.), 75 Years of Growth, Development and Productivity in India, chapter 0, pages 525-542, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:isbchp:978-981-97-8054-9_15
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-8054-9_15
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