Volume 2 - Issue 2, March - April 2026

This study analyses the socio-economic impacts of seasonal migration among Scheduled Caste labourers in the Murarai-II block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. The study was conducted on 100 households through field surveys and face-to-face interviews. The Analysis of the data reveals that the major causes of seasonal migration in the Murarai-II block, include the scarcity of fertile agricultural land, low agricultural income, unemployment, lack of education, exclusion from government schemes and the burden of debt. Although improvements in infrastructure within district have increased the tendency of Scheduled Caste household members to migrate to neighboring districts and southern Indian states for work thereby to higher family incomes this process has also led to several challenges, including disruptions children's education, health, safety and various other family issues. The study indicates that although seasonal migration resolves short-term problems, no significant change is observed in long-term income. Therefore, the enhancing of rural infrastructure and the effective implementing of appropriate government policies are essential to ensure sustainable development for the Scheduled Caste population.

Mr.Swapnadeep Bagdi,"Socio-Economic Impacts of Seasonal Migration: A Study of Scheduled Caste Workers in Murarai II Block, Birbhum, West Bengal" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(2): Page(1158-1167) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.