Questionaire (Farmer Migration Survey – Punjab)
Basic Information:
   1.   Name: __________________________
   2.   Age: __________
   3.   Village/Town: __________________________
   4.   District: __________________________
   5.   Size of landholding:
            o ☐ Less than 2 acres
            o ☐ 2–5 acres
            o ☐ 5–10 acres
            o ☐ More than 10 acres
Migration Details:
   6. Have you or a family member migrated outside Punjab or India?
          o ☐ Yes
          o ☐ No
   7. If yes, where did they migrate to?
          o ☐ Another district in Punjab
          o ☐ Another state in India
          o ☐ Abroad (please specify): ___________
   8. What was the main reason for migration? (You can tick more than one)
          o ☐ Lack of income from farming
          o ☐ Unemployment
          o ☐ Better education opportunities
          o ☐ Debt
          o ☐ Climate-related issues (e.g. drought, floods)
          o ☐ Others: __________________________
   9. Did the migrated person return, or are they still away?
          o ☐ Returned
          o ☐ Still migrated
          o ☐ Planning to return
Impact on Farming and Family:
   10. How has migration affected your farming activities?
           o ☐ No change
           o ☐ Labor shortage
           o ☐ Increased responsibilities
           o ☐ Land left uncultivated
   11. Has your household income increased due to migration (e.g., remittances)?
           o ☐ Yes
           o ☐ No
   12. If debt was a reason, was migration helpful in repaying it?
           o ☐ Fully repaid
          o   ☐ Partially repaid
          o   ☐ No effect
Future Intentions:
   13. Are you considering migration in the future?
          o ☐ Yes
          o ☐ No
          o ☐ Maybe
   14. What support would help reduce the need to migrate?
          o ☐ Better prices for crops
          o ☐ Government subsidies
          o ☐ Crop insurance
          o ☐ Local employment opportunities
          o ☐ Skill training for youth
          o ☐ Others: __________________________
Suggestions (optional):
   15. Do you have any suggestions for the government to reduce rural migration?