reasons for migration
Large numbers of people are migrating to Kolkata because rural India is over populated and cannot provide enough employment opportunities for a growing population. Often the only work available in urban Kolkata is in the informal sector. Many end up as rag pickers or casual construction workers. First, the husband gets employment and settles. Then, if he can get a decent house, he brings his family.
Most women migrants have migrated after marriage. In north India, women are not supposed to marry a man from the same village. So in most cases marriage means migration.
Finally, migration for education also takes place.
Lack of agricultural initiatives, failing crops, drought conditions, and poor earnings are forcing more and more people to move from rural to urban areas.
Most women migrants have migrated after marriage. In north India, women are not supposed to marry a man from the same village. So in most cases marriage means migration.
Finally, migration for education also takes place.
Lack of agricultural initiatives, failing crops, drought conditions, and poor earnings are forcing more and more people to move from rural to urban areas.