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IOM India The official page of the UN Migration Mission in India. Officially, India became a member of IOM in 2008.

IOM has been active in India since 2001, when the organization provided support for migrant workers following the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. Since then, the organization has provided assistance in areas like labour migration governance, counter-trafficking, pre-departure orientation trainings, assisted voluntary return and reintegration services, refugee resettlement, shelter and livelihood recovery. IOM India serves as the Secretariat of the UN Migration Network in India and functions as an inter-agency body, providing support to the Government of India in protecting the rights and well-being of migrants and their communities in their places of origin, transit and destination. In all its collaborations with governments and civil society organizations, IOM India attempts to embody the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2018 Global Compact for Safe and Orderly Migration (GCM).

Last week, a beautiful chapter came to an end. We marked the successful completion of PRAYAS (Promoting Regular and Assi...
07/09/2026

Last week, a beautiful chapter came to an end.
 
We marked the successful completion of PRAYAS (Promoting Regular and Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals) with the National Dissemination Event, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The event brought together key stakeholders and partners to reflect on the learnings, evidence and outcomes of PRAYAS, and to discuss the way forward towards strengthening safe, orderly and regular migration pathways for young people and skilled professionals.
 
We were honoured to welcome Ms. Gina Uika, Joint Secretary, Emigration Policy & Welfare (EP&W), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, whose presence and insights added great value to the discussions.
 
The event also marked another important milestone, the launch of the Jagruk Jao website, an initiative aimed at making reliable, accessible and credible information on migration available to those preparing to migrate. For me, it was particularly rewarding to see months of research, coordination, communications and collaboration come together in one space; from generating evidence through PRAYAS to taking that knowledge forward through Jagruk Jao.
 
As we close PRAYAS, we celebrate not just the completion of a project, but the partnerships, knowledge and conversations it has created and the foundation it leaves for continued work on safe and informed migration.
 
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this journey possible, especially our colleagues and partners at the Ministry of External Affairs and IOM, along with the research partners, stakeholders and wider migration community.
 
One step closer to achieving a milestone ahead!

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the resilience and ambition of young people everywhere including those on the m...
12/08/2026

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the resilience and ambition of young people everywhere including those on the move!

This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” reminds us that whether a young person is navigating migration in search of opportunity, education, or safety, or building a future in their home community, the hope for dignity, decent work, and a better tomorrow remains universal.
 
At IOM India, we’re committed to empowering young migrants and youth in migration-affected communities through skill-building, protection, and pathways to opportunity, because when we invest in youth, we invest in a more inclusive and resilient future for all.
 
Happy International Youth Day!
 

On 16 June, the world marks the International Day of Family Remittances, a day to recognize the quiet, consistent acts o...
16/06/2026

On 16 June, the world marks the International Day of Family Remittances, a day to recognize the quiet, consistent acts of care behind every transfer sent home.

For millions of migrant families, remittances are far more than money. They pay school fees, cover medical bills, build homes, and create opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

India remains the world’s largest recipient of remittances, with inflows touching US$135.4 billion in FY25 a reflection of the resilience and generosity of its diaspora. This year’s IDFR theme is a call to action: turning global commitments into local impact, so remittances can drive lasting household resilience and open up decent work and entrepreneurship for rural communities especially women and youth. Because when opportunity exists at home, migration becomes a choice, not a necessity.

At IOM India, we work towards safe, orderly, and regular migration for everyone including the families who keep this global system of care running.

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05/06/2026

The people – centered approach to building climate resilience empowers the communities most deeply connected, and dependent on the environment, for the lives and their livelihoods. The Joint Programme working at the intersection of climate change, agriculture and migration is crafting solutions to enhance the resilience, and ability of communities in their places of origin, and when people choose mobility as an adaptation strategy.

The Joint Programme brings together institutional knowledge of IOM and FAO; grassroots knowledge of local partners the convergent action of local governments and the inherent expertise of local communities themselves, for long – lasting sustainable livelihoods strategies. At the heart of this action are women and youth.
This engagement holds the key to unlocking local solutions with future potential.

Climate change is not a distant threat; it is reshaping lives, livelihoods, and communities across India and the world t...
05/06/2026

Climate change is not a distant threat; it is reshaping lives, livelihoods, and communities across India and the world today. At IOM India, we see it firsthand: families displaced by floods, farmers losing crops to drought, and communities forced to move in search of safety and stability. Migration and climate change are deeply connected and so are the solutions.

This , we stand with those on the frontlines of the climate crisis. We commit to supporting communities in building resilience, adapting to a changing world, and finding pathways forward with dignity. The question is no longer if change is coming, it is how fast we act.

Step in. Go further. Act now.

Migration is not just about numbers, it is about people, choices, and futures. The World Migration Report 2026 highlight...
12/05/2026

Migration is not just about numbers, it is about people, choices, and futures.

The World Migration Report 2026 highlights India’s profound place in the global migration landscape, reflecting the aspirations of millions who cross borders in search of opportunity and a better life.

IOM India stands with each one of them, working towards a world where migration is a choice, not a compulsion.

Read World Migration Report 2026 here: https://shorturl.at/Lr184

By mid-2024, there were 304 million international migrants worldwide, about 3.7% of the global population. The number of...
05/05/2026

By mid-2024, there were 304 million international migrants worldwide, about 3.7% of the global population. The number of migrant workers has grown by over 30 million in the past decade.
 
Remittances were projected to reach USD 905 billion in 2024, exceeding official development assistance and foreign direct investment combined.
 
Released today during the International Migration Review Forum week in New York, the World Migration Report 2026 highlights how migration drives economies and supports communities, and why expanding safe and regular pathways remains essential.
 
🔗 https://shorturl.at/Lr184

05/05/2026

What does mean for data, policy, and the people at the center of migration?

We brought together IOM, and Data Leads, for a candid and insightful exchange on the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping this year's International Migration Review Forum.

From the critical importance of reliable migration data to the indispensable role of multilateral cooperation, this conversation offers a compelling perspective on the challenges and opportunities that define migration governance today. We invite you to watch, reflect, and join the conversation.

The world is listening. Migrants’ voices must be heard! As the International Migration Review Forum 2026 formally opens ...
04/05/2026

The world is listening. Migrants’ voices must be heard!

As the International Migration Review Forum 2026 formally opens its proceedings at the United Nations, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to advancing safe, orderly, and regular migration.

This week’s deliberations will set the strategic direction for global migration governance over the next five years.

25/04/2026

The conversation continues through action, partnerships, and shared responsibility.​

In February, IOM India supported a National Consultation on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), bringing together key stakeholders to advance dialogue and collaboration.​

Because safe, orderly and regular migration is not just a goal. It is a collective commitment. Every journey reflects hope, resilience and change.

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