Source Region:

♤ Results in loss of human resource for the state, especially if the migration is of employable people.

♤ A change in the demographic profile of the region. Generally young population migrates in search of employment or education. The remaining population is elderly and less productive. This has resulted in deserting of erstwhile urban areas, a phenomena being observed in some cities of Uttar Pradesh.

♤ States also gain from the remittance that is sent in by the migrants.

♤ States can employ greater focus and energy in improving the socio-economic conditions of the reduced population.