Journal of Applied Business, Economics and Strategic Management ISSN: 3139-1664 (Online)

Authors: Norbert Lobo, Priya S. Shetty, Varun Jaison

Abstract: Migration plays an important role in influencing the socio economic, structural, cultural transformation of the region. As per the study conducted by Narayana et al. (2013) in Kerala, the bulk of domestic migrant labourers over 25 lakhs are from different parts of India and also from parts of Bangladesh and Nepal. The study revealed that there were only 16 lakh Keralites working abroad; which is interestingly much lesser than the migrant workers in Kerala. An attempt has been made to study the socio-economic aspects of the in-migrants in Kuthuparamba municipality. The study revealed that most of the migrants were from North Indian states. Poverty and lack of opportunities in the place of origin were the main reasons for labour migration. Higher wages with the intention of creating livelihood attracts the labourers to the place of destination.

Keywords: In- migration, Push and pull factors, Socio-economic conditions