Changing Socio-Economic Status of People through Remittance: A Case Study of Kalyanpur VDC Saptari District

Abstract

A thesis conducted in Changing Socio Economic Status of People Through Remittance: A Case Study of Kalyanpur VDC Saptari District'. The general objectives of the study are to find out the various socio-economic impacts of the remittance on rural livelihood on society. The specific objectives are to examine the socio-economic status of foreign Employee and to analyze the role of remittance in changing socio-economic status and to explore the challenges of remittance for its productive use. This Study has limited in 38 households. This study has been carried out on the basis of exploratory research design. This study has been based on the qualitative and quantitative both methods. This study has been based on the primary as well as secondary data, The structures questionnaire or unstructured interviews and observations methods has been applied to generate the primary data. Before going foreign employment 8 household were used non flush toilet, 18 household are flush toilet and 12 household did not have any toilet. But, after going foreign employment and receiving remittance it increase from 8 to 38 household who are using non flush toilet At present time, there are no household have no toilet until now. 32 households were used well as sources of drinking water before they go to foreign employment but after receiving remittance it reduce at 32 households. In conclusions, remittance has emerged as one of the major sources of foreign exchange. In recent years it is being an important avenue of support for family members remaining at home. Form above findings, it is difficult to conclude that remittance has played significant role to enhance the productive cycles of rural economy. For instance, present study found that there is no significant difference between remittance receiving households and non- remittance receiving household through comparative judgment.