Assam is witnessing a gradual return of skilled workers from other states, offering a positive shift amid large-scale outmigration to southern industrial hubs. Many migrants working outside earn low wages and often face vulnerabilities, including unsafe working conditions and travel-related risks.
This trend can be strengthened through rural entrepreneurship beyond traditional sectors like handloom. Expanding livelihood opportunities in diverse fields can attract workers back to the state. Instances such as artisans from Cooch Behar moving to places like Sonari and Dhemaji for weaving mekhela sador reflect the potential of local economic revival.
APSC Relevance: Important for migration trends, rural economy and livelihood diversification in Assam.
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