Blind spot in India’s migration governance – a whole-of-journey approach
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India evacuated 4.75 lakh citizens from West Asia, demonstrating logistical capacity. However, experts argue India's migration governance remains reactive, focusing on disruptions rather than comprehensive policies. The Gulf hosts 99.35 lakh Indians, accounting for 37.9 percent of remittance inflows. Sustainable migration frameworks addressing welfare, work, and return mechanisms are essential.
Key Entities
IndiaWest AsiaGCC countriesGulf regioninternal migrantsremittance inflows