Why did bachchu manjhi come to the city?

Bachchu's Brave Move: A Tale of Urban Hustle From NCERT's Urban Livelihoods, Bachchu Manjhi's story hits home—he left his village for the city in search of steady work, as masonry gigs were sporadic and earnings too meager to feed his family. A tribal mason, he couldn't sustain basics back home amid poverty and limited opportunities. Now a rickshaw puller in the city, he earns Rs 80-100 daily (post-food/rent), saving scraps for village kin. It's a raw look at migration: High rural costs, no safety net push folks like him to urban grind. Heartbreaking—he misses family, skips sick days unpaid. Teaches kids about inequality. I teared up reading; reminds me of my uncle's journey. What's your take on city dreams? EduRev's full solution for context.