Title : INFLUENCING FACTORS ON MIGRTION AND ITS IMPACTS OF THABAWA NATURE CENTRE IN THANLYIN

Keywords : Migration, Factors influencing, Positive impacts, Negative impacts

Authors : Zaw Htet Pine,Khin Pyae Sone Hmwe

Description : Migration has become an important livelihood strategy for many poor groups across the world. As a type of migration, internal migration can take place in almost every society. This study aims to examine factors influencing on migration in Thabawa Nature Center and positive and negative consequences of migration. This study find out the factors influencing on migration to Thabawa Nature Center and its impacts. The study is based on descriptive method and Primary survey method using descriptive statistics. The  study found that migrants in Thabawa Nature Center migrated mainly from Thonegwa, Khayan, Bokalay and Phyarpone for seeking job, more income generation, to improve living standard, religious worship and natural disaster. Positive impacts for migrants include obtaining better job opportunities, increased income, better education and health care system; more improved living standards. However, most of the respondents face negative impacts having no sufficient electricity and poor water supply system and environmental problem but with roads  availability.