| Abstract: | In the State of Uttarakhand, migration has become a major socio-economic problem, especially in the state’s steep and rural areas. The migration issue in the primarily rural and hilly Bageshwar district is the main subject of this study. A number of concerns, such as a lack of job prospects, poor healthcare and education systems, insufficient connectivity, and environmental issues, are contributing to the out-migration trend in Bageshwar. Village population declines, the loss of traditional means of subsistence, and sociocultural disintegration are the results of these problems. The study looks at the trends, causes, and effects of migration in the area using both primary and secondary data collecting. Additionally, it shows government programs designed to reverse the trend and encourage sustainable development in rural regions. The findings reveal that unless comprehensive policy interventions are implemented focusing on local employment generation, tourism development, improved public services, and infrastructural support the migration trend is likely to continue, further exacerbating regional imbalance and underdevelopment. This research underscores the urgent need for strategic planning and grassroots development to address the root causes of migration and ensure socio-economic stability in Bageshwar and similar districts of Uttarakhand. |
| Keywords: | Migration, Connectivity, Underdevelopment, Socio-Economic, Public Services, Environmental issues, Healthcare, Education systems |
