A Study on Impact of Globalisation on the Occupational Structure of Darjeeling Town, West Bengal

Abstract

Globalisation always has both positive and negative impacts. Darjeeling with its vast economic potential have been witnessing the influence of globalisation on its economy as well as occupational structure and choices over the recent years. The impact of Globalisation is not only seen in the urban areas of Darjeeling town but it can be witnessed in the adjoining mral areas as well. From the study conducted it can be seen that the younger generation of Darjeeling are now more interested in working in other sectors rather than in the traditional government sectors. With increase in their educational status and as they attain more higher educational degree the level of competition is increasing day by day, thus leaving them with very little chances of getting absorbed in government sector. The younger generations are now more open to change in their occupational choices with increasing globalisation effect among them. In fact, more lucrative opportunities are slowly creeping in the region with exchange of culture ideas and improvement in technology and communication, Thus, a major change in the occupational pattern among the people is being witnessed at present.