DOI: 10.5176/2251-2403_PSSIR18.114
Authors: Leiyashon Chiphang
Abstract:
Migration is a phenomenon of movement of people based on numbers, distance, social, political and economic factors affecting and bringing about changes to both the origin and host societies. It also involves flow of information, income and human resources in between the place of origin and destination. This research examines the diverse migration flows and its implications in a small town of Manipur in India- Ukhrul. Migration trend in Ukhrul town in this research is mainly concentrated on two types of internal migration such as migration from within Northeast region i.e. from Assam and migration from outside Northeast region i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. This research seeks to identify and establish the relevancy of some of the major problems pertaining to migrant issues and need for a close examination of the socio-economic and cultural environment of the people. The causes and consequences of the presence of migrants in Ukhrul town, and the role played by the civil society and its organizations in the networking of the locals’ and migrants’ complex situation occupies important aspects of the study. The results of research show that relationship is based on economic survival strategies of struggle for livelihood and sustenance on both sides. Under such dynamics of this relationship, accommodation and social adjustment between the locals and migrants with some restraint of protectionism by the locals becomes an integral part of the narrative.
Keywords: Migration, Ukhrul town, culture, economy, ethnicity, ethnic organizations.
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