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Rural-to-urban migration, urban workforce and tertiary sector employment: inter-relationship.
Artha Vijnana : Journal of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Poona (India) = Artha Vijnana : Gokhale Artha Sastra Samstha Dvara Prakasita Traimesika Patrika
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Rural to urban migration in India impacts workforce participation and urban service jobs. This migration is a two-way street, affecting and being affected by employment dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Urban Studies
Background:
- India experiences significant rural to urban migration.
- Urban employment structures are evolving rapidly.
- Understanding migration's economic impact is crucial for policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the bidirectional relationship between rural-urban migration and urban employment in India.
- To investigate how migration influences workforce participation.
- To examine the effect of migration on the service sector's employment levels.
Main Methods:
- Econometric analysis of migration data.
- Statistical modeling of workforce participation rates.
- Analysis of employment data in urban service sectors.
Main Results:
- Rural to urban migration rates are significantly correlated with workforce participation.
- Increased migration leads to changes in the level of service employment.
- Urban employment dynamics, in turn, influence migration patterns.
Conclusions:
- Migration and urban employment are interconnected in India.
- Policy interventions should consider this dual influence.
- Further research into specific urban service sectors is warranted.