Sinha, Saumya Maniny

The evil of reverse migration and Bihar: challenges and opportunities - Third Concept - 40(473), Jul, 2026: p.51-54

Covid-19 had given an exogenous shock in the poor, working class and daily wage workers including the MNREGA works. This appears shall be a case study of the impact of migration on Bihar and the government’s resonance to the burgeoning crisis. The biggest challenge before he Govt. is the ensure their right to work and livelihood, otherwise it might lead to an alarming increasing crimes and social chases in the state. 23% of the total interstate migrants of the country come from Uttar Pradesh, followed by 14% from Bihar. – Reproduced