Explore the complex reality of internal migration from Odisha’s KBK districts with this insightful book. Delving into the socio-economic conditions of ‘dadan’ laborers, this study examines the causes and consequences of seasonal, circular migration, primarily to brick kilns in southern India. Based on comprehensive fieldwork and both primary and secondary data, the research offers a detailed account of migrant households, recruitment processes, and challenges faced at destinations. Understand the distress-driven movement of people seeking employment and the significant impact on their lives and remittances. This book provides crucial regional analysis with broader implications for understanding internal labor migration across India. Essential reading for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the plight of marginalized communities and under-developed regions.