Migration Patterns and Challenges for Indians Seeking Work Abroad: A Special Focus on South India

This research concentrates mainly on out-migration in an analysis of primary and secondary sources available with government agencies such as the Emigration Division, the Ministry of Labour (Union Government), and the Overseas Manpower Corporation. Research institutions, journals on labour economics and other publications have also been used for further information. In addition, the experiences from organisations such as the Christian Workers Movement, The Young Christian Workers, the Migrant Forum and The Peace Trust have also been used to supplement the research contributing to this paper. Consultation meetings were held in Chennai on 14th August and 15th & 16th December 2000, from which personal accounts and recommendations for action emerged, as reflected in this document.