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Seasonality, Stratification and Staying on Process in Semi-Arid Regions

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  • Gupta, Anil K.

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The differences in homeostatic ability of various sections of the society influencing their risk adjustment capacity in drought prone regions seem to explain why more people stay on than why few people migrate out. In this paper, a framework for analysis of the problem of rural population retention in dry, semi-arid regions is presented from the point of view of seasonality and stratification. It is suggested that the land transfer process leading to immeserization in some places is considerably influenced by the ecological context which determines the extent to which seasonal stresses constrain various decision making options for investment, employment or migration. Tentative evidence from Haryana and Maharashtra has been presented to hypothesize a conceptual framework for analyzing staying on process in such regions. The drought prone regions deserve a serious attention from policy planners particularly with reference to the development of non-farm enterprises like livestock and craft activities so that the problem of migration can be effectively tackled. The role of public works, formal financial intermediation and other intervention in influencing stratification and staying on process is also discussed.

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  • Gupta, Anil K., 1982. "Seasonality, Stratification and Staying on Process in Semi-Arid Regions," IIMA Working Papers WP1982-06-01_00504, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Research and Publication Department.
    • Handle: RePEc:iim:iimawp:wp00504
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