Uttarakhand Rural Out-Migration Drivers with Climate and Socioeconomic Analysis

Aayush Shah's 2026 study analyzes patterns and drivers of rural out-migration in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. The dataset integrates spatial and empirical analysis of secondary data from the Uttarakhand Rural Development and Migration Commission and the Census of India with thematic analysis of qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. The research systematically identifies climate change as a direct and indirect driver of migration.

Use Cases

• Modeling migration drivers based on integrated spatial, empirical, and qualitative data mentioned in the description
• Analyzing regional disparities between hill and plain districts based on the study's focus
• Identifying climate change impacts on rural livelihoods and migration patterns based on the study's key contribution
• Evaluating perceptions of government and NGO interventions based on the thematic analysis described

Strengths

• Integrates multiple data sources: secondary data from two official commissions and primary qualitative data from 11 interviews and focus groups.
• Employs a mixed-methods approach combining spatial, empirical, and thematic analysis.
• Systematically identifies climate change as a migration driver, a key contribution noted in the description.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset is 27.0 KB, indicating a very limited scope, likely containing summary tables or a document rather than raw survey data.
• Geographic coverage is focused on Nainital town and villages of Almora district, which may not represent all of Uttarakhand.

Provenance

Source

Uttarakhand Rural Development and Migration Commission, Census of India, and primary qualitative fieldwork.

Collection Method

Mixed-methods approach integrating spatial/empirical analysis of secondary data with thematic analysis of interviews and focus group discussions.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-20 04:11:49; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Uttarakhand, India, specifically Nainital town and villages of Almora district.