Paper Title
Socio-Economic Dimensions of Seasonal Migration: A Case Study of Bundelkhand Region

Abstract
The Bundelkhand region, including parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, is witnessing a significant agrarian crisis due to chronic drought and environmental degradation. This study investigates the sociological dimensions of seasonal "distress migration"; its drivers, socio-demographic profile of the migrants, impact on women and impact on education and health of children. The objective of this research is to analyze how mass displacement affects the social fabric of rural communities, specifically focusing on the challenges faced by "left behind" women, and children. By using a qualitative methodology based on the review of secondary data, including academic journals and government reports, this paper also highlights that a majority of migrants remain trapped in unskilled manual labor; majority of the migrants (81.73%) were engaged in unskilled manual labor activities like construction works in destination cities. The analysis demonstrates that migration is not merely an economic strategy but a social process that generates socio-economic vulnerabilities for the migrant laborers as well as for the "left behind" women and children. This review paper study highlights the need forlocalized policy interventions and public awareness campaigns to ensure the sustainable development and preservation of Bundelkhand’s human and cultural legacy. Keywords - Bundelkhand, Sociology, Seasonal Migration, Distress Migration, Drought, Socio-Economic