Migration and Neglected Health of Bhili Women

Abstract

Although migration has become the essentiality for many of us, the tribals /Bhilli people of Jhabua have been migrating for generations. The region of Jhabua, in western Madhya Pradesh is yet to have industries and the agriculture is depended on monsoons. The custom of bride price and heavy expenses during wedding ceremonies have compelled people to borrow money at high interest rates. To pay the money, entire families migrate to Gujarat and Rajasthan. This has resulted in causing negative impact on the reproductive health of tribal women.