Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rural migrants of Bihar: a cross-sectional study

Sandeep Kumar

Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 2024, vol. 40, issue 4, 725-741

Abstract: Purpose - This paper presents a cross-sectional study that assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural migrants in Bihar. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the overall impact of the pandemic on migrants and examine their livelihoods, with a focus on identifying measures that can mitigate the economic consequences. Design/methodology/approach - This study used a telephonic survey to collect primary data from 419 respondents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, and three indices were constructed: fear and worries, trust and prevention. Findings - The findings provide insights into the psychological well-being of migrant workers and highlight the challenges they face in sustaining their livelihoods amidst the pandemic. This study concludes by suggesting potential measures to alleviate the economic impact and enhance the resilience of this vulnerable population. Research limitations/implications - This study may be limited by the representativeness of the sample as well as the potential for social desirability bias. The study may also be limited by the reliability and validity of the measures used to capture the fear and worries, trust and prevention indices. Originality/value - Numerous studies have examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural migrants. However, there are limited studies that estimate the impact of the proposed study based on the challenges faced by rural migrants in Bihar during the pandemic.

Keywords: Impact; COVID-19; Migration; Pandemic; Rural; Bihar (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/JEAS-06-2023-0142

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