The Unseen Engine Driving Bihar's Villages In rural Bihar, a significant phenomenon is unfolding as men leave their villages in search of work, leaving behind women who must shoulder the burden of holding everything together.
This trend has been driven by economic necessity and aspirations, with traditional industries declining and few job opportunities available.
Bihar's migration story is marked by staggering statistics: nearly three crore Biharis now work outside the state, with one in four adults and two out of every three households having a family member living away.