IIT study on internal migration complete

The study covered Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The findings have been submitted to the DFID and will be taken to the policy makers in the respective countries.

According to the institution, the objective was to synthesise the findings of quantitative and qualitative research conducted on the effects of interventions and approaches for enhancing poverty reduction and development benefits of ‘within country migration’ in South Asia. The study indicates employment is the principal reason for migration in non-conflict ridden regions. Lack of skills presents a major hindrance to enter the labour market at the destination. Also, temporary and seasonal migration is higher in South Asia compared to permanent migration. 

The Review study was taken up by M Suresh Babu, Associate Professor, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences, G Arun Kumar, Department of Management Studies and Umakant Dash, Head, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences. The review was funded under the DFID Systematic Review Programme for South Asia, which was coordinated by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC India) and received technical and quality assurance support from EPPI-Centre, University College, London.