Out-migration from tea gardens and its cause and effect

A case of West Bengal, India

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ID3886860
AuthorsBhaskar Kumar Kakati (0000-0002-7476-6784, Consultant, Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, India, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume34
Issue4
Pages475-490
Publication date2024-05-18
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2024.2321376
OpenAlexW4392358159
LanguageEN
References cited10

This study examines escalating concerns about out-migration from tea gardens, focusing on Kurti Tea Garden in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, of India. Results from a comprehensive field study illuminate a complex scenario, with only 21.13 per cent of individuals employed and pervasive challenges in promotion prospects. High living expenses, limited livelihood options, and inadequate amenities propel households into debt, prompting migration. South India, notably Thiruvananthapuram, emerges as a preferred destination, especially for the younger demographic. The study provides insights into multifaceted reasons driving migration, stressing the need for holistic interventions, encompassing economic, socio-cultural, and labour-related aspects. It advocates for improved wages, enhanced living conditions, healthcare access, education, and measures to counter deceptive recruitment practices. The study reveals that comprehensive strategies are essential for addressing challenges related to migration-driven hardships in tea gardens. This can be achieved through collaborative efforts involving the government, management, and civil society

Agriculture · BENGAL · Business · Civil society · Debt · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Livelihood · Political science · Politics · Psychological intervention · Socioeconomics · Sociology · South asia · Tea garden · West bengal · Employment and Welfare Studies · Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Psychology · Finance

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