Social Impact of Migration in Punjab

The Migration is an equilibrium process which reduces regional disparities at different stages of development and a process which is as old as human civilization with the change in place of residence changes in social life takes place. So, It also brings change in process of social interaction, change in culture and social groups, change in duties, expectations and many other socio-economic challenges. In Punjab, three out of four households include a migrant. The effects of migration an individual’s households and regions add up to a significant impact on the national economy and society. Thus the study of migration is linked to economic migration, methodological Problem and conceptual issues. This paper reviews key issues relating to internal labour migration in Punjab. It analyses the patterns, trends and nature of labour migration.