摘要：There is an urgent need to study managerial problems faced by the wives where husbands
migrate to seek better economic gains. The present investigation was carried out in Kangra district of
Himachal Pradesh, an abode of migratory families, to ascertain the impact of migration on mountain
women and their households. A multi stage random sampling technique was used to select a sample
of eighty households through proportional allocation method. Pre-tested interview schedule was
used to assess the impact of migration on mountain women and their households. There occurred a
change in the decision-making, time-use pattern, income, expenditure and savings. Significant difference
was found between the total time spent on household, agricultural and livestock activities. The
significant difference between the total family income, savings and total expenditure before and after
migration was also found. The aggregate decision making pattern was found to be significantly
different before and after migration for all major aspects. Hence, it is imperative to create viable
development programmes, employment and educational facilities in the villages at a policy level so
that extent of migration could be reduced.
关键词：Migration; migrants; life style, agricultural and livestock activities
