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This research aims to analyze the economic impact of migration patterns in India across regions and industries.

February 14, 2026Open Access

Economic Impact of Migration Patterns in India: Evidence, Channels, and Policy Implications

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This analysis reveals economic effects of migration patterns in India, indicating varied welfare and development strategies.

This research aims to analyze the economic impact of migration patterns in India across regions and industries.
Synthesis of national descriptive statistics and official estimates.
Analyses of secondary quantitative evidence from peer-reviewed research.
Development of an analytical framework linking migration drivers with economic effects at origin and destination.
Inter-state labor mobility is significantly higher than Census-based estimates, with nearly 9 million flows annually.
Short-distance/intra-state migration predominates, with marriage and family factors being key drivers.
Migration increases earnings and reduces poverty risk through remittances, despite barriers creating migration frictions.

disha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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