INDIA’S LABOUR MIGRATIONS: HISTORICAL TRAJECTORIES AND PERSPECTIVES SINCE THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY

Abstract

This paper examines the study on pattern of migration in Mizoram. It tries to give the deeper understanding of socio economic characteristics and assess the push and pull factors of the migration. The traditional view and experiences reveal that the migration is from rural to urban areas- where living conditions of migrants would improve. But still betterment of migrants depends upon where they finally settle and what opportunities being offered to them. Basically migrants move in search for better employment opportunities, improved food and nutrition, higher standard of living and have better access to health and educational facilities.