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labour migrations within and outside India

Changes in the Trends of Labour Migration Within and Outside India in the Last Four Decades

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IntroductionLabour migration has been one of the most important forces shaping India’s socio-economic transformation over the last four decades. From the mid-1980s onwards, changes in economic policies, globalization, technological advancement, and regional inequalities have significantly altered both internal and international migration patterns. Earlier migration was mainly seasonal and rural in nature, but over time it…

Economic Inequality and India’s Demographic Dividend: Challenges and Pathways to Inclusive Growth

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Introduction India is currently experiencing a unique demographic phenomenon: a demographic dividend, characterized by a large working-age population relative to dependents. This demographic structure presents an unparalleled opportunity for accelerated economic growth, productivity enhancement, and global competitiveness. Estimates suggest that by 2030, India will have the largest working-age population in the world, with over 65%…

Economic Inequality in India: Dimensions and the Impact of Regional and Social Disparities on Inclusive Development

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Introduction Economic inequality has emerged as one of the most critical challenges facing India in the 21st century. Despite sustained economic growth, technological progress, and rising global integration, the benefits of development have not been distributed evenly across society. Inequality in India is not limited to income differences alone; it spans wealth ownership, access to…

High Economic Growth in India Has Not Translated into Proportional Reduction in Economic Disparities

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Introduction Since the economic liberalisation of 1991, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Market-oriented reforms, integration with the global economy, expansion of the services sector, and technological advancements have enabled India to sustain high GDP growth for extended periods. However, this impressive macroeconomic performance has not been accompanied…

Socio-Economic Impact of Migration in the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Regions of Uttar Pradesh

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Introduction Migration is a major demographic phenomenon in India and significantly shapes the socio-economic landscape of various regions. In Uttar Pradesh, the regions of Purvanchal (Eastern UP) and Bundelkhand have historically witnessed high rates of out-migration, mainly due to chronic underdevelopment, agrarian distress, lack of industrial growth, and unemployment. While migration often brings economic relief…

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