Covid-19 Pandemic and Internal Migration in India- Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 The amount of Internal Migrants in India3 Causes of Internal Migration in India4 Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on internal migration5 Impact of the pandemic on internal migrants6 Impact of the pandemic induced reverse migration on economy7 Suggestions for improving the conditions of internal migrants8 Conclusion Introduction As per the 2011 census, there are… Continue reading Covid-19 Pandemic and Internal Migration in India- Explained, Pointwise

An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas

Synopsis: Supreme court recently ruled against providing protection to Rohingya refugees. It signifies a flawed understanding of the international convention to protect Refugees. Contents1 Background2 About Rohingyas3 India and Rohingyas4 What arguments are given by the supreme court? Background Recently an application was filed before the supreme court to release the Rohingya refugees. They were… Continue reading An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas

UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”

What is the News? The United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) has released its flagship report “State of World Population Report 2021” titled ‘My Body is My Own’. About State of World Population Report 2021: The State of World Population is an annual report. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) publishes it. The focus of the Report:… Continue reading UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”

Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India

Synopsis: India has shown an ambiguous stance over the status of Rohingyas in India. This has created some complexities, thus it desires alteration as per international law. Contents1 Background:2 Stand of different Stakeholders over the status of Rohingyas :3 Ambiguous Stance of India:4 How has India been able to maintain this ambiguity?5 Issues with Deportation… Continue reading Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India

Refugee problem in India and its solutions

Synopsis: By introducing appropriate legal and institutional measures India has to solve the issue of the refugee problem in India. Contents1 Introduction2 What refugee problems India have?3 Should India become a part of the refugee convention?4 Suggestion to improve the Refugee situation in India: Introduction The fleeing Myanmar citizens were turned away at the Indian… Continue reading Refugee problem in India and its solutions

Refugee Problem in India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent Refugee Problem3 International conventions and forums for Refugees 3.1 United Nations Refugee Convention,1951:3.2 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)3.3 Global Refugee Forum (GRF)4 Refugee Problem in India5 Factors behind Refugee Problem in India5.1 Direct causes for Refugee Problem5.2 Indirect causes for Refugee Problem6 Arguments in favour of permitting Refugee Influx7… Continue reading Refugee Problem in India – Explained, Pointwise

Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge

Synopsis: Mizoram and the Indian government are taking a different stand on the current issue of refugees from Myanmar. Introduction: After the coup in Myanmar, at least, 1,000 people from the adjoining Chin state of Myanmar crossed the border and are currently at Mizoram. Since the Chins are ethnically related to the Mizos, the Mizoram… Continue reading Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge

Update on “National Population Register(NPR)”

What is the news? The Central Government may allow the residents to fill the National Population Register(NPR) form on their own, through the online mode. About National Population Register(NPR) 2021 Process: During NPR 2021, the Centre may allow residents to fill NPR forms on their own through the online mode. This will be conducted a… Continue reading Update on “National Population Register(NPR)”

Issue of Refugees in India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent Refugee issue with Myanmar3 Few important terminologies:4 Legal Framework for Refugees in India5 Challenges with the refugees6 Suggestions Introduction A Mizoram based, Zo Reunification Organisation (ZORO) petitioned the Prime Minister to impose sanctions on current military-ruled Myanmar. It is also demanding to shelter the refugees from Myanmar on Humanitarian grounds.… Continue reading Issue of Refugees in India – Explained, Pointwise

MHA directive on “Influx of Illegal Immigrants From Myanmar”

What is the News? Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has written to states, sharing international boundaries with Myanmar. Chief Secretaries of these states (Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh) are asked to take appropriate action to check illegal influx from Myanmar into India. Why was this directive issued? Myanmar’s military has seized full control of the… Continue reading MHA directive on “Influx of Illegal Immigrants From Myanmar”

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