Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Atulla C Momin, Punam Kumari, Sudhanand Prasad Lal and Aelena Takhellambam

Abstract:
Following a coronavirus-induced lockdown on migrants, the present study made an effort to assess the profile characteristics of migrant families in Meghalaya's North Garo Hills district. The primary data for the study were gathered through a telephone survey as well as in-person interviews with 100 laborers between April and May 2020. The findings of this study revealed that males outnumbered women among those who responded. The majority of the migratory population was made up of young age groups; all of them belonged to members of the scheduled tribe. In terms of education, it was determined that the majority of the respondents had completed high school. Furthermore, they maintained a small family of up to five members with their labour occupations and reported having a medium level of exposure to the media, whereas 21 and 19 percent reported having low and high levels of exposure, respectively. Since the coronavirus is more than just a health emergency, it's important to prevent as many fatalities as possible while also providing social and financial security for vulnerable populations and the families of migrant workers. Strategies like improving education and training could open up new economic opportunities for rural populations, reducing the need for migration and enabling better flow management to improve migrants' socioeconomic conditions. Giving them practical skills like business and marketing know-how and a specific grasp of rural activities may improve their chances of landing a job or starting a microbusiness.