How do migrated farm labours respond to livelihood security? Evidence from North Karnataka region

Response of the migrated labours to livelihood security during covid-19 pandemic in North Karnataka is studied. This study ascertained the alternative livelihood options of migrant labours those went back to their hometowns to survive during pandemic period. The purpose of this paper is to identify the nature of livelihood security using logistic regression. The results of logistic regression found that the factors influencing upon livelihood security consisted of family size, household income, and income from non-agriculture, dependency ratio, migrating reason, and average age of migrants. This study not only highlights the socio-economic conditions of the migrants but also exhibits the factors affecting the livelihood security of migrant workers.