Labour Migrants from Northeast India

On the Move to Delhi
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-01056-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 504 g

This book delves into the evolving dynamics of out-migration from Northeast India: a region historically associated with in-migration. It examines the shifting migration patterns, particularly the increasing trend of out-migration to Delhi and other parts of India, and the socio-economic implications for both migrants and their families left behind.

Focusing on the experiences of out-migrants from Northeast India, the book highlights their distinctive migration patterns characterised by predominant engagement in the service sector, setting them apart from the other migrants who are largely concentrated in construction and manual labour, challenging conventional narratives of migration. It explores the factors driving migration, the socio-economic characteristics of migrants, their employability, the increasing instances of discrimination, and the neighbourhoods they inhabit. Additionally, through its rich field-based studies, it presents a poignant analysis of the impact of migration on left behind family members, particularly elderly parents, offering an insightful perspective on the migration process.

This volume is a valuable resource for policymakers and scholars studying labour migration, urbanisation, and the socio-economic complexities of migration. It will particularly appeal to those interested in South Asian Studies, South Asian Economics, and the evolving patterns of migration in diverse socio-economic contexts.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chanu, Naorem Pushparani

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Minderheiten, Interkulturelle & Multikulturelle Fragen
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Regionalwissenschaften, Regionalstudien
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziologie von Migranten und Minderheiten
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Gewerkschaften, Industrielle Beziehungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures. List of Images. List of Tables. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. List of Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Understanding NEI Migration Pattern 3. Determinants of NEI Migration to Delhi 4. Socio-Economic Characteristics of NEI Out-Migrants 5. Employment Pattern and Neighbourhoods of NEI Out-Migrants 6. Lived Experience of NEI Out-Migrants in Delhi 7. Echoes of Absence: The Impact on Elderly Parents Left Behind 8. Way Forward. List of Appendices. References. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Naorem Pushparani Chanu is currently Assistant Professor at Navrachana University, Vadodara, India. She holds a doctoral degree from the Institute of Development Studies Kolkata, India, and an MPhil from the Central University of Hyderabad, India. Her academic work is largely focused on issues of migration studies, demography, and development related, pertaining to Northeast India.