Climate and Weather Induced Agricultural Distress and Migration: Characteristics and Evidence

By : K.S. Kavi Kumar , Brinda Viswanathan , P. Dayakar

Page No: 126-135

Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the literature examining the three-way linkage between weather/climate variability, agricultural productivity and migration. Highlighting low elasticity of migration to agricultural productivity in India, the paper explores potential reasons behind low rural-urban/inter-state migration rates. The paper further provides evidence on short-term migration in India and discusses a potential manifestation of the same in the form of feminization of agriculture. The paper argues for enabling policies that enhance non-agricultural rural livelihood options as well as policies that facilitate greater participation of women in agricultural management.

Author :
K.S. Kavi Kumar : Professor, Madras School of Economics, Chennai
Brinda Viswanathan : Professor, Madras School of Economics, Chennai
P. Dayakar : ICSSR Research Fellow, Madras School of Economics, Chennai
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2019.60.02.2