1. Internal Migration in India
internal migration is now recognized as an important factor in influencing social and economic development, especially in developing countries.

2. Indian Inhabitants 540,000 in Sikkim 166.2 million in Uttar Pradeh
In 2001 there were 309 million immigrants
37% more immigrants from 2001 to 1991
Mostly female immigrants

3. Intrastate Migrants
90% of female migrants were intrastate, which means they stayed in their own state, the rest of them moved around
79% of male migrants were intrastate
India has 28 states and 8 union territories

4. Reasons for Migration
During the decade of 1991 to 2001, 33 million males and 65 million females migrated
Seven groups: Employment, Business, Education, Marriage, Moved at Birth, Moved with Family and moved with others.
number one is employment

5. Migration Destinations
largest migration destination is Uttar Pradesh, totalling 41%.
Maharashtra, constituting 32%
Orissa alone, provided 34% of the total migrants going to these states
Majority of mgirants go to bordering states

6. Intrastate migrants destinations
50% of intrastate migrants move to Maharashtra
30% of migrants moved to Gujarat and Haryana
Only 20% of migrants didn’t go to one of these three places

7. A Growing Nation India was growing extremely fast
Poverty line was reduced in the 1900’s
Job opportunities were rising
Many migrants received better wage and way of life in their new homes
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