Dehradun, Dec. 30 -- 'Reverse migration' is one of the ways Uttarakhand expects to balance economic growth between the hills and the plains. This concept has existed ever since the state was formed, but have policy makers fully understood the idea? Which section of society is it that they wish should return to the hills, and what is the possibility of it happening?
It is definitely difficult for the less well-off sections of society that have migrated to the plains and other states to return to their homes. This is because the hills still lack the required amenities to raise families, such as good quality schools, hospitals, job opportunities, etc. For the same reason, it is difficult for the elderly, even if they are comparatively better-...