1M.Sc. Scholar, Department of Agriculture Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur–680 656, Kerala
2Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695522, Kerala
3Professor and Head, Communication Centre, Directorate of Extension, Kerala Agricultural University, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala
4Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, KSMDB College, Sasthamcotta-690521, Kollam, Kerala
5Project Fellow, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695522, Kerala
*Corresponding author email id: poojaaware27@gmail.com
Online Published on 06 August, 2025.
This study investigates the structural and functional dynamics of labor in-migration and its effects on sustainable livelihoods in Kothamangalam, Vazhakulum, Muvattupuzha, and Angamaly blocks of Ernakulam district. Using a comprehensive set of sustainability indicators and sustainable livelihood index (SLI), the research categorizes migrant laborers into various groups, from permanent settlers to daily wage workers, revealing the complex migration strategies within the region. The Kothamangalam block exhibited high value of SLI due to a high capital index score in human, physical, and natural capital. The overall SLI yielded a moderate score, indicating an enhancement in migrant livelihoods post-migration, translating into improved financial stability. The findings emphasize the need for targeted policies that support migrant integration and sustainable agricultural development.
Sustainable livelihood, In-migrants, Migration, Asset Pentagon, Five capitals
