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Mehak JainAIR 17

Question 17DiscussGS1GS1

Although looked with suspicions and distrust, migration is an equalizing force that reduces regional disparities. Discuss.

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5states also suspect migrants as they believe they → are a drain on local resources → avail benefits of schemes meant for domiciles population. → flow of remittances from rural states to poor states eg from South India to UP/Bihar.

But migration is actually an Equalizing Force as :

1Remittances reduce income inequalities between state a) It brings greater cultural similarities and comparative learning. eg: Bangalore, Bangalore as metropolitan cities
3States like Kerala which have highest eduley population (1&1) benefits from immigration while those let relax with surplus labour deal with unemployment.
4Equalities between Industrially advanced states like Gujarat & Maharashtra by absorbing labour from East.

Case Study - Kerala

1Housing scheme - Apna Ghar project
4Health - Amuaz scheme
4Portable rights

However, migration causes problems like cultural clashes drain of wealth competition of local jobs discontentment among locals & thus, three & a need for balanced and liberal migration policies in accordance with spirit of Article 1 of contribution (Freedom of movement)

170 words6 paragraphs4 bullet points
  • Balanced view
  • Case study of Kerala
  • Mentions constitutional provision

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But migration is actually an Equalizing Force as :

example

Kerala

ethical point

freedom of movement

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Topper

Mehak Jain

AIR 17

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Social Issues

Migration

Equalizing force

Writing Stats

170

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6

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4

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analytical

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