Which of the following could be considered as seasonal migration? Why?

a. Women moving from their parents’ house to husband’s house due to marriage

b. Turmeric harvesters moving from one district to another district in Tamil Nadu for three months in a year

c. Cycle rickshaw pullers in Delhi coming from rural parts of Bihar for six months a year

d. Women from Nalgonda district come to work as domestic maids in Hyderabad

The periodic movement of people from one place to another place for the temporary situation is known as seasonal migration. These are mainly followed due to harsh conditions in rural areas for the agricultural workers. In this case, the turmeric harvesters move from one district to another district temporarily for 3 months in a year for the agricultural purpose, and they can be considered as seasonal migrants.

a. Since the woman has moved after marriage to her husband’s house, it cannot be considered as seasonal migration. It is a permanent migration to the husband’s place.

b. Turmeric harvesters moving from one district to another district in Tamil Nadu for three months in a year can be considered as Seasonal migration.

c. Cycle rickshaw pullers in Delhi coming from rural parts of Bihar for six months can be considered under seasonal or temporary migration. They are seasonal migrants because they are migrated for only six months for their employment. This six-month duration can be due to the harsh condition in their rural areas or lack of employment in rural areas.

d. The workers from Nalgonda district come to work as a domestic maid to Hyderabad is known as urban migration. She has been moved to Hyderabad permanently for the employment opportunity.