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migration

a line of motorbikes standing at a market-migration
September 26, 2023
When people choose to migrate
In India, rural-urban migration is still seen as a distress-driven choice and not a voluntary one. This leads to a lack of policy measures in ensuring safe and dignified migration for workers.
by Liby Johnson | 7 min read
a woman cooking in a kitchen--migration
September 21, 2023
The many faces of women’s migration from Rajasthan
Conversations with women in southern Rajasthan reveal the changing nature of migration, as newly married women migrate with their husbands to work as kitchen 'helpers'.
by Aanchal Pundir, Sujata Tanwar | 6 min read
cows grazing on a mountain_Van Gujjars
July 25, 2023
From bugyals to bazaars: The Van Gujjars’ changing milk routes
by Nikita Naik | 3 min read
Profile of Saraswati Das, a fishworker, who is sorting fish while sitting on the ground_livelihood of fishing community
March 2, 2023
Photo essay: Why are fishers in West Bengal shifting to farming?
Infrastructure projects and extreme weather events threaten the livelihood of fishing communities in coastal West Bengal.
by Tanmoy Bhaduri | 5 min read
a woman in front of a house carrying a baby-rural women
March 1, 2023
What does men’s reverse migration mean for women?
The return of male migrants to rural India during COVID-19 led to more unpaid work for women. However, many women were also relieved that they could share domestic responsibilities with someone.
by Devanik Saha, Prarthana Lumba, Stutilina Pal | 5 min read
Five kids posing in front of the camera_pastoralists in kashmir
February 21, 2023
Why do pastoralists in Kashmir struggle for education?
Seasonal migration, low income, and caste-based discrimination are among the reasons why pastoral, nomadic tribes like Gujjar Bakarwals and Chopans struggle to access education.
by Debojit Dutta, Saloni Meghani | 7 min read
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January 10, 2023
City of dreams: Rural youth recreate their identities in the city
by Lavanya B | 3 min read
A man and woman crossing a river with hay over their heads_migration
November 17, 2022
How migration is changing villages in Odisha
Increasing labour migration from Odisha has led to significant economic, social, and cultural changes in home villages. Policies need to reflect the changing needs of migrants and their families.
by Kabir Rana, Liby Johnson, Manjary S | 8 min read
close-up of fish feeds in hands_fish farming
November 16, 2022
Teach a man to fish: Fish farming provides new livelihoods in Odisha
by Abhijit Mohanty | 2 min read
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September 29, 2022
Opportunity cost: Odisha’s young women fear migration
by Kartik Chandra Prusty | 2 min read
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