In a collaborative effort, the Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG), the School of International Relations and Politics, and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB -CRG/2021/004314) orchestrated a thought-provoking student interaction program centred on the theme of “Research Opportunities in Migration.” The esteemed speaker for the event was Professor S Irudaya Rajan, […]

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Dear Scholar, You’re cordially invited to an Internship Consultation titled “Professional Growth: Pathway to International Opportunities,” organized by the Centre for Migration Policy Inclusive and Governance (CMPIG) at the School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University.  Date: February 13th, 2024  Time: 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM We are honoured to host Dr. Anand […]

Dr. Bijulal M. V, Assistant Professor at SIRP, and Research Scholar Navas M Khadar published an op-ed article in the New Indian Express titled ‘Learning from Kerala and Bengal on Migrant Workers’ on January 31, 2024. The article discusses the well-known Kerala model of social health security for interstate migrant workers and emphasizes the lesser-discussed […]

About the Conference We live in turbulent global order and the world yearns for peace and an end to the multiple forms of violence. This conference is scheduled at a time when wars are raging in Palestine and Ukraine, along with numerous other conflicts that are disrupting the lives of millions of people and inflicting […]

Centre for West Asian Studies, SIRP, Special Lecture series Event Details: Topic: FATHOMING THE TRAJECTORY, LEGAL COMPLEXITIES, AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF AN INDIAN NURSE’S STRUGGLE IN YEMEN Speaker: Advocate Subhash Chandran K R, Supreme Court of India Date: 13.01.2023 Time: 5:30 PM (IST) Click Here for the Google Meeting Link

Comprehensive Report on Interstate Migrant Worker Policy Released  Amid ongoing discussions by the state government of Kerala to update its policy for interstate migrant workers, a significant workshop conducted by the Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG), Science and Engineering Research Board Project (SERB CRG/2021/004314), and Mahatma Gandhi University in collaboration with the […]

Online Lecture Series 2023 MIGRATION, STATELESSNESS, AND CITIZENSHIP: A CHANGING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Organized by: Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance Date: 18 December 2023 to 22 December 2023 Time: 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/ipo-hknh-efk Migration has become a defining feature of the contemporary world, giving rise to many social, cultural, and […]

    The Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Nelson Mandela Chair for Afro-Asian Studies’ activities for the academic year 2023-24. The inaugural event will take place at the New Seminar Hall, SIRP on December 4th, presided over by Prof. C T Aravindakumar, […]

About the Speaker Dr. Deepika Saraswat is Associate Fellow at the West Asia Center. Her research interests include Iran’s geopolitics in Middle East and Eurasia and interpenetration of religion and politics in postcolonial contexts. Her research project at MP-IDSA is on ‘Iran’s Asian Orientation: Quest for Status and Regional Cooperation’. Dr. Saraswat has a PhD […]

Today, Kerala is also a land of migrant workers from other states. Kerala needs their services to progress even a single day. Even though they are so much a part of our lives, Malayalis still have a different attitude towards migrant workers. Why do the Malayalees who migrate to other parts of the world harbour […]

Dr. Bijulal, Assistant Professor, SIRP and Research Scholar Navas M Khadar published a Oped Article in New Indian Express, titled “Visionary approach needed over quick fixes in new migrant law” on September 1, 2023.  The article is an intervention in the context of the upcoming state legislation on migrant workers social security, registration and rights […]

The School of International Relations and Politics at MG University successfully organized a workshop titled “Enhancing the Health and Social Protection Policy Framework for Migrant Workers in Kottayam District.” This collaborative event was conducted in partnership with Science and Engineering Research Board Project (CRG/2021/004314), Disha Foundation and the Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance […]

The article delves into the various welfare, health, and literacy initiatives for migrant workers in Kerala. These measures are commendable and serve as vital support systems for the state’s substantial migrant labour force. However, amidst these laudable efforts, a significant gap becomes apparent – the absence of a comprehensive policy addressing this marginalised community’s overarching […]

The article delves into the growing apprehension surrounding the prospects of migrant workers in the socio-cultural landscape of Kerala, a concern further exacerbated by the tragic lynching of Rajesh Manchi. Hailing from Bihar, Rajesh found himself accused of theft, an accusation that ultimately cost him his life and laid bare the challenges faced by migrants […]

On May 5, 2023 MGU administration through an Order announced the establishment of the “Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance”, a new academic Research Centre at the School of International Relations and Politics.  Dr. Bijulal M.V, Assistant Professor, SIRP has been appointed as the Chairman.

The article critically examines the social security responsibility of migrant workers in Kerala. Recent migrant worker deaths highlight the need for better safety and support systems for this vulnerable group. The article critically assesses whose responsibility should be taken to ensure their welfare in Kerala. Link of the Article https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/ensuring-safety-of-our-guest-workers/articleshow/100540747.cms?from=mdr