Migration for Business: A Case Study of Goa

Goa is a popular destination for migrants from other states. However, according to Census 2011, migration for business comprises only 2.7% of all migration. Using Census data, this study seeks to identify the factors that determine business migration to Goa. It is found that while the size of popula...

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Main Authors: P. S. Devi, P.K. Sudarsan
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-06-01
Series:Vikalpa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/02560909241257323
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description Goa is a popular destination for migrants from other states. However, according to Census 2011, migration for business comprises only 2.7% of all migration. Using Census data, this study seeks to identify the factors that determine business migration to Goa. It is found that while the size of population of the home state positively influences outmigration, distance has a dampening effect, though its importance as a deterrent is declining over time. The variables of literacy and GSDP do not exert much influence on the volume of migration. A field study conducted to gain insights into the experiences of the business migrant community in Goa shows that most of the respondents have a favourable opinion about Goa, with very few cases of discrimination and abuse.
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spelling doaj-art-6ee62fe6b818436ea48362ca2185ee022025-08-20T02:16:44ZengSAGE PublishingVikalpa0256-09092395-37992025-06-015010.1177/02560909241257323Migration for Business: A Case Study of GoaP. S. Devi0P.K. Sudarsan1SES’s Sridora Caculo College of Commerce and Management Studies, Mapusa, Goa, IndiaGoa Business School, Goa University, Taleigao, Goa, IndiaGoa is a popular destination for migrants from other states. However, according to Census 2011, migration for business comprises only 2.7% of all migration. Using Census data, this study seeks to identify the factors that determine business migration to Goa. It is found that while the size of population of the home state positively influences outmigration, distance has a dampening effect, though its importance as a deterrent is declining over time. The variables of literacy and GSDP do not exert much influence on the volume of migration. A field study conducted to gain insights into the experiences of the business migrant community in Goa shows that most of the respondents have a favourable opinion about Goa, with very few cases of discrimination and abuse.https://doi.org/10.1177/02560909241257323
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