Sustainable rural development through reverse migration in Uttarakhand
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JSRD.5.S1.124-128Keywords:
Rural development, Reverse migration, Outmigration, Organic farmingAbstract
Uttarakhand experienced a new phenomenon of reverse migration, especially after the covid-19 pandemic. Approximately 215875 people have returned to their native villages in the both Kumaun and Garhwal divisions of Uttarakhand. Reverse migration has created various challenges and opportunities for the state. As a hilly state, Uttarakhand is facing many challenges like rural-urban migration, unemployment, difficult agricultural conditions, and poor infrastructure. It is also dealing with environmental vulnerability, risk from wild animals, and poor health services in the hills. This paper examines the impact of reverse migration on sustainable development practices in Uttarakhand. This paper also studies patterns and reasons behind rural-urban migration in Uttarakhand and the role of government policies on rural development.
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