The Centre for West Asian Studies at the School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, will hold an insightful session as part of its Talk Series on Contemporary West Asian Politics, addressing current challenges, evolving dynamics, and potential future developments in the region. The event will be held online via Google Meet […]

The Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG), in collaboration with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Project (CRG/2021/004314) and the School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP) at Mahatma Gandhi University, will host an upcoming special talk on the development challenges faced by migrants in India’s urban areas. Scheduled to take place virtually on […]

The Center for Migration Policy and Inclusiveness Governance, in collaboration with the ANRF project, successfully conducted an orientation program and research methodology session on 17.10.2024 at the School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University. The event aimed to enhance understanding of the complexities surrounding interstate migrant workers and provided valuable insights into effective […]

Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG) Invites Scholars to Discuss The Climate Migrants (Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2022 The Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG) is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual discussion on “The Climate Migrants (Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2022,” scheduled for October 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM (IST) […]

The Centre for West Asian Studies, School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is hosting a Talk Series on Contemporary West Asian Politics: Challenges, Dynamics, and Future Trends. The speaker for the event will be Samavia Zia, a distinguished human rights activist, MUN award winner, researcher, and lecturer at Punjab University College […]

The Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG) and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation proudly hosted a thought-provoking virtual discussion titled “A Decade in Detention: The Fight for Citizenship” on October 10, 2024. The event aimed to shed light on the pressing issues surrounding citizenship, detention, and the rights of marginalized communities. Chaired by […]

On 1st October 2024, the Centre for West Asian Studies at the School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, hosted a thought-provoking session on “The Role of State and Non-State Actors in the Gaza War: Reshaping the Security Balance in West Asia.” The event, conducted via Google Meet, attracted a diverse audience of […]

The Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG) at the School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, in collaboration with the Department of Law, Central University of Karnataka, successfully hosted a three-day international virtual seminar titled “Theories on Migration & Critical Readings on Intellectual Traditions” from September 23 to 25, 2024. This […]

K.N. Gopinath, Chairman of the Kerala Institute of Labour and Employment (KILE), emphasized the critical role of scientific research in the effective utilization of labor resources during the inauguration of a workshop organized by KILE in collaboration with the Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG) at Mahatma Gandhi University. Speaking at the event […]

Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance & Anusandhan National Research Foundation Project CRG/2021/004314 School of International Relations and Politics Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Kerala & State Bank of India, M G University Branch   Jointly organise a one-day orientation programme on FREE BANK ACCOUNTS AND INSURANCE FOR INTERSTATE MIGRANT WORKERS, KOTTAYAM, KERALA Date: 28 […]

Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance & Anusandhan National Research Foundation Project CRG/2021/004314 School of International Relations and Politics Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Kerala   Jointly organize a webinar on Migration Models and its Empirical Investigations with Special Reference to the Gravity Model of Migration     Date:13 July 2024 Time: 5 pm (IST) […]

The Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG) and the International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD) are jointly organizing a National Conference on “Internal Migration in India: Challenges and Opportunities.” Dates: December 6-7, 2024 Location: School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University Campus, Kottayam, Kerala. Scholars are invited to submit their […]

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 […]