Migration in Pursuit of Education: Challenges and Barriers

Abstract

Education is crucial in enhancing an individual’s quality of life and fostering contributions to social welfare. The process by which a person has brought about significant positive changes in society is education. Geographically speaking, migration appears to be necessary for humans of all ages. Since, human beings tend to leave the areas where life is difficult, they migrate to the places where life may be easy and better. From ancient times to the present, migration and society have had close relationships. Migration is a term that is usually associated with work or employment, especially in a developing country like India, where colossal migration occurs within the state. However, another type of migration occurs, which is migration for education. Students move from one place to another in search of high-quality higher education because it imparts knowledge and skills through primary education, elementary education, adult education, higher education, vocational education, personality development education, etc. Even though the “Right to Education” is now a Fundamental Right in India, not everyone has the opportunity to attend school and be educated in their area or locality. Ambedkar also said, “Education is something which ought to be brought within reach of everyone.” One of the main drivers of migration in search of education is the unequal distribution of population and educational infrastructure and a lack of access to high-quality education. Its roots are so deep that it is impossible to make a change overnight; a long journey must be planned for this successful education system in the country. Migration for education is now becoming a trend for students, and family members agree with their children’s education because education has become as important as food, clothing, and shelter. Migration occurs in large numbers, and when students migrate to different locations, they face various emotional, social, psychological, or physical challenges. This paper mainly focuses on the problems students face due to migration for education.

Keywords: Migration, Education, Problems, Challenges

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