Mr. Rohit Kumar Rawat, Research Scholar pursuing his PhD at the School of Economics, University of Hyderabad (UoH) presented a paper titled “Do job prospects precede the migration decision, or is it preceded by migration flows? Evidence from urban India” at the University of Naples, Parthenope, Italy, during September 14-16, 2023.
Mr. Rawat pursuing Ph.D under the supervision of Dr. Jajati Keshari Parida and Prof. K. Laxminarayan. This “Annual SITES Conference of the Italian Society of Development Economics” is considered as a highly prestigious conference internationally. This paper delves into the intricate interplay between migration and workforce participation decisions among individuals residing in urban India. It also investigates the trends, growth patterns, and determinants of internal migration to cities in our country.