1. Introduction -- 2. Impact of Commissions and Committees on DNTs in Pre- and Post-Colonial India -- 3. Socio-Cultural and Historical Background -- 4. Socio-Economic Conditions: Assets, Income and Migration Among the DNTs -- 5. State of Education: Status, Level and Withered Opportunities -- 6....

In India, migration from rural areas is an important issue that is gaining more significance year after year. Moreover, the extent, nature, characteristics and pattern of migration have been evolving over time. In fact, the growing part of the migration taking place is seasonal and cyclical in...

This paper tries to focus on the method to assess the magnitude of short/seasonal migration based on its broad characteristics. It attempts to analyse the contrasting characteristics of short duration and permanent migration. The study applies the widely recognised demographic technique of...