| Abstract: | Seasonal migration has emerged as an important means of survival for rural families in economically disadvantaged regions of India. This study examines the socio-economic implications of seasonal migration in Tapan Block, district of Dakshin Dinajpur West Bengal. Focus of the study to analyse the causes, patterns, and impacts of seasonal migration on the economic conditions and social life of rural households. The research is supported by primary data collected through field surveys, structured questionnaires, and interviews with migrant households, supplemented by secondary sources such as government reports and academic literature. The findings reveal that unemployment, low agricultural productivity, landlessness, and inadequate local job opportunities are the primary factors driving seasonal relocation from the region. Migrants mainly move to urban and industrial areas for temporary work in construction and other informal sectors. Migration contributes to household income through remittances and helps improve consumption and basic living conditions. The study demonstrates that seasonal migration holds considerable importance in sustaining rural livelihoods but also reflects deeper structural Complications such as poverty and Inadequacy of local employment. Therefore, strengthening rural development initiatives, generating local employment opportunities, and facilitating social security provisions for migrant labourers are essential for improving the well-being of rural households. |
