Causes of Internally Displaced Communities and Migration in India

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2023 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 10 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2023

Authors : Arhaan Saha

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V10I4P112

How to Cite?

Arhaan Saha, "Causes of Internally Displaced Communities and Migration in India," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 10,  no. 4, pp. 81-87, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V10I4P112

Abstract:

Since independence, internal migration has proven to be a huge issue for our country. Many provisions have been made for internal migrants, but it still remains a problem experienced by millions of people yearly. When something affects so many people, it is important to bring to the attention of people how important and grave the issue is, such as with internal migration. The research paper aims to provide a basic understanding of internal migration and why it is such a huge issue. Policies have also been recommended to help make internal migration less of a problem for India. This research paper discusses how internal migration has different causes, such as Government projects like the Narmada Valley Development Project, employment opportunities and migration due to work, and natural disasters taking place causing people to relocate, also termed internal displacement. The paper implies that internal migration is an issue that can be fixed by smart administration and allocation of resources to remove internal migration's negative effects. Whether it be preventive measures or necessary compensation, the negative effects of internal migration can be fixed easily.

Keywords:

Government projects, Internal displacement, Loss of habitat, Migration, Natural disasters.

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