What are the reasons for rural-urban migration in India?

Rural-urban migration is a natural phenomenon in any society. It takes special attention in developing countries where industrialization is in progress and economic activities are on rise. read more

Rural-urban migration is a natural phenomenon in any society. It takes special attention in developing countries where industrialization is in progress and economic activities are on rise. Recently, I had been to Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra to study migration. read more

Marriage is a very important social factor of migration. Every girl has to migrate to her in-law’s place of residence after marriage. Thus, the entire female population of India has to migrate over short or long distance. read more

Migration from rural to urban in intra state is been increasing slowly with industrialization and modernization in India. The main reason for migration is Employment or business related migration. The ratio comparison of male and female migration; where male migration constitutes the highest level of migration in India. read more