400 Million Dreams : Migration Report
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released a working paper titled “400 Million Dreams!” which highlights a 12% decline in domestic migration since 2011.
- This shift, reflecting broader socio-economic changes, is attributed to improved economic opportunities and infrastructure in traditionally high migration source areas.
Key Highlights of the EAC-PM Report on Domestic Migration:
- The number of domestic migrants in India has decreased by 12% since 2011, with the estimated number of migrants in 2023 standing at 40.20 crore.
- This is an 11.78% decline from the 45.58 crore migrants reported in Census 2011.
- The migration rate (difference between the number of persons entering and leaving) has fallen from 37.64% of the total population in 2011 to 28.88% in 2023, indicating a slowdown in migration.
- Migrant States: West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Karnataka have experienced the highest growth in attracting migrants.
- Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh have seen a reduction in their percentage share of total migrants.
- Major urban agglomerations like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata continue to be the primary destinations for migrants.
- Mumbai, Bengaluru Urban, and Howrah are among the top districts attracting the most migrant arrivals.
- Primary migration corridors include Uttar Pradesh-Delhi, Gujarat-Maharashtra, Telangana-Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar-Delhi.
- Migration is most frequent during April to June, with secondary peaks in November-December, likely due to festivals and marriages.
- January experiences the lowest levels of migration, suggesting a seasonal pattern.
