Conceptualizing Displacement: Abstracting From Diverse Regions In India

Abstract

Displacement is the act of forcefully moving someone from their local area or environment. The migration of people is caused by various circumstances, including both push and pull influences. The push factors that contribute to internal relocation include natural disasters, man-made disasters, ideological or ethnicity persecution, growth and development, and conflict. Population displacement can be categorised into two types: direct displacement, which involves physically moving people away from their homes, and indirect displacement, which results in the loss of subsistence and forces individuals to leave the locale to which they are connected. This research aims to comprehensively assess the various types of internal displacement that have been occurring in India, leveraging secondary sources of evidence. To enhance the formulation of policies, it is advisable to establish a distinct legislative framework focused on addressing the issues faced by displaced individuals. It is necessary to establish distinct legal systems for different categories of displaced individuals, as a single set of laws cannot be generally applicable to all forms of displacement.