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Abstract

The migration of a population can be identified as a very important component in the demographic background of
the country. One major characteristic that could be identified in Sri Lanka is that the majority of the male migrants
are married (ILO, 2013). The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of father’s international labour
migration on the children left behind a family. The study is mainly based on primary data. 103 of spouses has been
selected on the purposive sampling method. As a result of Father's absence, it can be seen negative effects on
children. 83.3 per cent of children have bad associates and 91.7 per cent of children are not interested in
educational activities. Especially 62.5 per cent of young boys addict to use the drug and 29.2 per cent of children
addict to watch pornographic videos. In the absence of father's safety, the situation of girls is concentrated in
unwanted relationships.58.9 per cent of children are in a risk of having diseases due to father’s absent. In
conclusion, it can be seen in the absence of father there is a negative impact on children.

743 Spatiotemporal Urban Dynamics in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India

Nawaj Sarif, Sruthi Anilkumar Hemalatha

International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India

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5. Population Mobility (Internal and International Migration, including Refugees) and Urbanization

Abstract

Rapid growth of various mega cities requires serious attention among urban planners particularly in Mumbai, India,
where growth is prominent. Developing a retrospective understanding of urban land-use dynamics and the
underlying driving-forces behind urban growth is essential for better planning. The main aim of this paper is to
study the change in land use pattern using data from LANDSAT Satellite Image for Mumbai Metropolitan Region
(MMR) for the time period 1991-2019. Further, the paper also tries to study the changes in demographic indicators
that affect urban expansion using data from Census of India (1991-2011). Results from Supervised Image
Classification technique found that the built up area of MMR region has been increasing rapidly over the years
mainly due to urban expansion resulting from infrastructural growth, higher connectivity and industrial
development. The MMR region has seen a huge influx of in-migrants which can be highlighted as a key factor in
urban expansion. There exists considerable variability in the migrating patterns with areas of high density. These
findings, will help policy makers and urban planners to prepare for the expansion of urban areas with ever
increasing population size so that they can make appropriate sustainable policy interventions for sustainable
growth.

715 Educational Attainment, Nutrition and Health Status among Children of Migrant
Construction Workers in Indian Cities

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Ajoy Fernandes , Sruthi Anilkumar Hemalatha
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1 Don Bosco Research Centre, Mumbai, India. International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India

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