Page 3 - SAI HOME SCHOOL LESSON NOTES MIGRATION CAMBRIDGE

• The International Organisation for Migration releases it every two years.
• The eleventh report in the series was recently released.
• According to the World Migration Report, 30.7 million people were forcibly displaced
in 145 countries.

Issues Related to Migration
• Poor Implementation of Protections: - Inter-state migrant workers are afforded certain
protections under the ISMW Act.
• Lack of Portability of Benefits: - Migrants who have registered to claim benefits in one
location lose access when they move to another. This is especially true when it comes
to PDS entitlements. The ration card required to access PDS benefits is issued by state
governments and is not transferable between states.
• Lack of Affordable Housing and Basic Amenities in Urban Areas: - Migrants in urban
areas were identified as the largest population in need of housing in cities by the
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015.Low-income housing options, both for
purchase and rental, are in short supply. As a result, slums and informal settlements
spread.
• Marginalised Groups: - People who are economically well-off and widely accepted
sociologically (for example, upper caste in India or white in Western countries) find it
much easier to move and integrate into other societies. People who are poor or belong
to a marginalised group, on the other hand, find it difficult to enter many of these
countries.
• Socio- and Psychological Issues: - Migrants are frequently rejected by host countries,
and they are treated as second-class citizens. As a result, the level of interaction
confidence is affected. Migrating to a new country comes with a slew of challenges,
ranging from cultural adaptation to language barriers to homesickness and loneliness.