Deshingkar, Priya, Sharma, Pramod, Kumar, Sushil, Akter, Shaheen and Farrington, John (2008) Circular migration in Madhya Pradesh: changing patterns and social protection needs. European Journal of Development Research, 20 (4). pp. 612-628. ISSN 0957-8811

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Abstract

Resurveys in six villages in Madhya Pradesh show that contrary to mainstream perceptions, seasonal/circular migration has become more accumulative for the poor over the last five years as new opportunities in urban areas have reduced the uncertainty of finding work, wages have increased and the dependence on contractors has declined. Furthermore, migration is attracting more women and upper castes as traditional restrictions related to manual work break down. Migration has brought greater returns to those with skills or strong social networks. Others, relying on contractors or facing discrimination, have not benefited as much. Nevertheless, migration is viewed by the poor as a strategy for improving household well-being. Migration has reduced borrowing for consumption, improved debt repayment capacity and given migrants greater confidence and bargaining power. The paper concludes that policy should shift towards migrant support away from migration prevention. NGO initiatives that offer lessons for migrant support are reviewed.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	School of Global Studies > Geography
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) > G0001 Geography (General)
Depositing User:	Priya Deshingkar
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2012 15:23
Last Modified:	10 Sep 2012 15:22
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/12066

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