Migration and Agricultural Challenges: a Study of the Pithoragarh District in Uttarakhand
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Migration from rural hilly areas has emerged as a significant socio-economic phenomenon in Uttarakhand, particularly in hilly parts of the state which consists ten districts. The present study examines the interrelation between migration and agricultural challenges in the study region district Pithoragarh. The study explores various agricultural problems that work as a push factor in the rural economy and force people to migrate for livelihood. Using secondary data and field-based insights, the paper analyzes the various key drivers of migration and their direct implications for agricultural sustainability. The study also highlights how the outmigration of youth impacts farming practices, resulting in underutilization of cultivable land and increased dependence on remittances. Keywords: Migration, Agricultural Challenges, Livelihood, Rural Economy
DOI: 10.36713/epra23924
Authors: Arti Joshi, Dr. Ruchi Dwivedi
Language: English
Topic: Migration and Labor Dynamics
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414007266