Punjab to Abroad- Factors, Causes and AdvantagesA Case Study of the International Migration From Rural Punjab

Abstract

International migration is a global phenomenon and it affect almost every country of the world. This study is based on the international migration from rural Punjab, especially from Doaba region. In this research paper reasons behind the choice of destination country, earning amount before and after migration, amount of household assets etc. have been discussed. It is observed that the ratio of male migrants is much higher than the females. There are two main motives of the young migrants, first is to get higher education and the other is to explore better job opportunities. During the study it is noticed that majority of the households have repaid their loans. In this study it is also observed that people mainly use remittances to purchase household goods and to purchase four wheeler (cars) and furniture. This paper explored that after migration the household conditions of the migrants' have improved a lot and they have purchased a number of luxurious items which they have not been possessed before migration.