Calcuta - Rutal Urban Migration Flashcards
0
Q
Push factors for moving to the city
A
Lower infant mortality
Less traditional
Wages are 6x higher in the city
1
Q
How much more funding do Indian cities recieve than rural areas?
A
6 yes more
2
Q
Pull factors
A
Population increase in rural areas result us in greater crop pressure
Mechanisation of farming
3
Q
Problems facing migrants when they reach the city
A
The water system leaks, resulting in contamination
Forced to live in squalid conditions
High levels of air pollution
