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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Seasonal agricultural migration from the Sundarban: Ecological vulnerability, unemployment and livelihood in Jharkhali
Authors
Ujjwal Halder
Abstract
Seasonal agricultural migration from Jharkhali
village in the Indian Sundarban, situating it within the interlinked contexts
of ecological vulnerability, rural unemployment and livelihood insecurity.
Recurrent cyclones, soil salinity and declining agricultural productivity have
weakened local livelihood options, compelling young men to migrate seasonally
to Andhra Pradesh for agricultural work. Using a qualitative methodology based
on interviews, the study analyses migration as both a survival strategy and an
outcome of structural exclusion. While remittances provide short-term financial
stability, migration remains informal, insecure and gendered, increasing
women’s unpaid labour at home. The paper highlights the paradox of migration as
resilience amid persistent underdevelopment.
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Pages:4-7
How to cite this article:
Ujjwal Halder "Seasonal agricultural migration from the Sundarban: Ecological vulnerability, unemployment and livelihood in Jharkhali". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 4-7
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