Why did people from India immigrated to Guyana?

People from India immigrated to Guyana primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries as indentured laborers following the abolition of slavery. The British needed labor to work on sugar plantations, leading to the recruitment of Indian workers to fill the labor shortage. Many came seeking better economic opportunities and to escape poverty in India. Over time, Indian immigrants established a significant cultural and social presence in Guyana.