Research subject: The pattern of growth under globalization has impacted on the pace of migration in the last two decades has increased the gap between rural and urban areas, and it has steadily concentrated in a few areas and a few states. Purpose: This study attempted to present the trends in flow of migrants in various phases .Paper discusses on growing migration patterns and streams in detail. It also highlights the socio-economic drivers of migration. Methodology: The methodology used in this study was quantitative in nature, based on Census and NSSO data. Results: Unbalanced regional development  in India have major influence on migration   . It is also found that uneven spread of migration across states .The paper ends with policy recommendations for promotion of safe migration in order to accrue its benefits and to this end ,need to conduct detailed  mapping of internal migration for better understanding of migration.

KEYS WORDS: Internal migration, Streams of migration ,National Sample Survey Organization