From Hope to Horror: The Dark Side of India’s Migration Story
Rajashree
Migration and refugee movements have been shaping India’s social and economic landscape for decades. From cross-border influxes to large-scale internal displacements, the subcontinent has long been a host and transit point for people escaping conflict, poverty, and natural disasters. While migration is often driven by the pursuit of better opportunities, the refugee crisis in India poses complex legal, social, and humanitarian questions.The Scale and Nature of MigrationIndia witnesses two primary types of migration: internal migration and cross-border or international migration. According to the 2011 Census, over 450 million people in India are internal migrants, moving from one part of the.......
Category: Social | Language: English
- 15 May, 2025
- By Rajashree