Immigration in Assam during 1951-2011?

<strong>NORTH EAST INDIA STUDIES PROGRAMME SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES</strong> <strong>(NEISP SEMINAR SERIES 2016)</strong> <strong>Immigration in Assam during 1951-2011?</strong> <strong>Dr. Nandita Saikia</strong> Assistant Professor Center for the Study of Regional Development, JNU <strong>Abstract :</strong>&nbsp;Proposed talk will be based on the findings of ICSSR funded empirical study on "Cross Border Migration in Assam during 1951-2011: Process, Magnitude, and Socio-Economic Consequences". The talk will be divided broadly into four sections: First, we will discuss the trends on immigration in Assam during 1951-2001 using census and sample registration data. Secondly, we discuss the demographic, socio-economic inequalities between natives, old settlers and immigrants using primary quantitative survey conducted in selected districts of Assam. We also discuss here the magnitude and dimension of inter-group inequalities in relation to access to health, education, drinking water, public distribution system and economic opportunities between the natives and immigrants. Thirdly, the pattern of land holdings, use and land transaction with reference to immigration will be discussed. Finally, we present the findings of qualitative surveys to explore the process of immigration, its consequences and some policy measures. Date:&nbsp;<strong>10th November (thursday), 2016</strong> &nbsp;