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Summary
This study estimates return migration in India between 1961-1971. Approximately 4.7 million inter-state migrants returned to their home states during this decade.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Economics
Background:
- Inter-state migration is a significant demographic phenomenon in India.
- Understanding migration patterns, including return migration, is crucial for regional development and policy-making.
- Previous studies have highlighted the complexity of migration dynamics in India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the volume of return migration among lifetime inter-state migrants in India.
- To analyze return migration patterns for 15 major Indian states during the period 1961-1971.
- To identify factors influencing return migration.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 1961 census data on lifetime inter-state migrants.
- Applied Zachariah's (1967) model for estimating return migration using two-census data.
- Calculated return migration for 15 major Indian states.
Main Results:
- Estimated that approximately 4.7 million out of nearly 13 million inter-state migrants returned during 1961-1971.
- Identified significant return migration flows across major Indian states.
- Analysis of factors influencing return migration was conducted.
Conclusions:
- Return migration is a substantial component of inter-state migration in India.
- The study provides quantitative estimates crucial for demographic and economic analyses.
- Further research into the determinants of return migration is warranted.