Labour migration is an important livelihood strategy in India. There are very significant migration flows, in some regions with considerable impacts on individuals, households and regions. However, not much is written on migration in India and its considerable costs and returns remain outside the public policy realm. The purpose of this paper is to review key issues relating to internal labour migration in India and its links to poverty and development. [Migration and Development in Asia Conference].
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