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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 article highlights the health issues affecting female labourers in Kerala, shedding light on the factors contributing to the inadequate healthcare received by migrant workers. Link of the Article https://www.policycircle.org/opinion/kerala-story-migrant-workers-struggle-for-equitable-healthcare-access/

The main suspect in this brutal murder is the neglect of the demand that the responsibilities of the migrant workers should be carefully taken up at the panchayat level. Link of the Article https://truecopythink.media/labour/five-year-old-bihar-girls-rape-navas-m-kader-writes  

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 International Labuor Conclave was held in Thiruvananthapuram in the backdrop of the death of a West Bengal worker who fell into a garbage pit at a plywood company premises in Perumbavoor and the death of Bihar worker Rajesh Manchi in Malappuram Kizhissery. At a time when Kerala was thinking about a comprehensive migration policy, […]

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 […]

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