Impact of Remittances on Social Development: An Empirical Study of R.S Pura Block of Jammu District

Abstract

Migration is the key dimension of global population dynamics and a platform for inclusive
growth and social development. The significance attributed to the impact of migration on development is
becoming apparent in government’s policy framework. For destination countries, well managed
migration helps in bridging labour market gaps, provides labour to fuel structural economic
transformation. After liberalization, the emigration from India has shown an increasing trend from 10
million in 2005 to 14.2 million in 2013 and an estimated 17 million Indians were living abroad in 2017,
making India the largest source country for international migrants globally. The review of literature
highlights the role of remittances in improving the access to better health,education & on the quality of
life etc. at the countries of origin. Since no study pertaining to the role of remittances on Social
development in J&kwas found in the review of literature.Keeping this in view an attempt has been made
in the present study to examine the role of remittances in Social Development of R.S Pura block of Jammu
district. With an increase in the level of income, the level of living of the family of the emigrants
improved, the expenditure on their children’s education and health also increased ,which is important for
human &sustainable development.