India
Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Full Name: The Republic of India
Date of Independence: August 15, 1947
Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1.39 billion (2021)
Foreign-Born Population: 5.1 million (2019)
Government Structure: Federal Parliamentary Republic
Leader(s): Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Primary Flow of Immigration:
India has significantly more emigrants than immigrants
As of 2019, there are 17.5 million Indian emigrants, making India the largest migrant population in the world
An overwhelming majority of India’s international migrants come from neighbouring countries
As of 2015, Bangladesh leads at 3.2 million immigrants, Pakistan at 1.1 million, and Nepal at 540,000
Preferred Destinations of Emigrants:
United Arab Emirates (19.53%)
United States of America (15.2%)
Saudi Arabia (13.94%)
Primary “Push” Factors (According to the Census of India):
Marriage (43.8%)
Moved with households (21%)
Work/Employment (14.7%)
Public Opinion on Migration:
India ranked the lowest of 52 countries for migrant inclusivity
Immigrants face difficulty obtaining adequate healthcare
Minimal educational accommodations for immigrant children
Discrimination issue against refugee groups
Flawed Public perception
Understanding of positive contributions by immigrants to Indian society is very limited
Cross-border migrants face harassment
Further Reading:
Batalova, J. B. M. H. and J. (2020, October 15). Indian Immigrants in the United States. Migrationpolicy.Org. https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/indian-immigrants-united-states-2019
Mitra, P. S. R. (2021, January 8). Migrant inclusivity lowest in India in 2020, integration ‘denied’: Study. Business Standard India. https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/migrant-inclusivity-lowest-in-india-in-2020-integration-denied-study-121010800171_1.html
NW, 1615 L. St, Suite 800Washington, & Inquiries, D. 20036USA202-419-4300 | M.-857-8562 | F.-419-4372 | M. (n.d.). India is a top source and destination for world’s migrants. Pew Research Center. Retrieved 16 February 2021, from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/03/03/india-is-a-top-source-and-destination-for-worlds-migrants/
—Lauren Mai
Sources:
At 17.5 million, Indian diaspora largest in the world: UN report—The Economic Times. (n.d.). Retrieved 16 February 2021, from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/nris-in-news/at-17-5-million-indian-diaspora-largest-in-the-world-un-report/articleshow/71179163.cms?from=mdr
Census of India: Migration. (n.d.). Retrieved 16 February 2021, from https://censusindia.gov.in/Census_And_You/migrations.aspx
India: Government. (n.d.). Retrieved 16 February 2021, from https://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/india/government
NW, 1615 L. St, Suite 800Washington, & Inquiries, D. 20036USA202-419-4300 | M.-857-8562 | F.-419-4372 | M. (n.d.). India is a top source and destination for world’s migrants. Pew Research Center. Retrieved 16 February 2021, from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/03/03/india-is-a-top-source-and-destination-for-worlds-migrants/
Sen, S. (2019, September 23). Data: Indian-origin people form the largest share of international migrants as of 2019. The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/data/indian-origin-people-form-the-largest-share-of-international-migrants/article29489640.ece
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica. (n.d.). Retrieved 16 February 2021, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taj-Mahal
