India’s Global Migration Footprint: World Migration Report 2024 Explained (Hindi & English Podcast)

The Pravasi Setu Foundation presents a bilingual podcast episode of its series India Unbordered, offering an insightful and accessible breakdown of the World Migration Report 2024 — with a special focus on India’s migration realities.

Based on a comprehensive report by our intern Prerna Singh, this episode sheds light on India’s role as the world’s top migrant-sending country, while also addressing complex issues like internal displacement, climate migration, gender disparities, and remittance leadership.

Whether you’re a student, policymaker, journalist, academic, or a curious listener — this episode is your gateway to understanding how India moves globally, and how the world views that movement.


📌 Key topics explored:

  • India’s emigration trends and top destinations
  • Difference between migrants and diaspora
  • Gender in migration (who leaves, who stays)
  • Climate-induced displacement and internal migration
  • Post-COVID challenges for migrant workers
  • India’s $111 billion remittance economy
  • Policy gaps and the road ahead

🎧 Listen now:

▶️ In English:
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JmJNOw9eo2XyFoF24tnGL?si=7Ohh9797RQmDOQ03edjVyw

▶️ हिंदी में सुनें:
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iNDTd4dPmoyfj94vON1hX?si=sSbfkYkuS3WjJzkcxIP2FA

📝 Based on a special report by: Prerna Singh
🎙️ Produced by: Pravasi Setu Foundation
🌐 Visit for more: www.psfresearch.com

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  • The Pravasi Setu Foundation is a leading think tank and research institution dedicated to addressing the multifaceted challenges and opportunities related to migration. We focus on both internal migration within India and the Indian diaspora across the globe. Our mission is to serve as a bridge between migrant communities and policymakers, advocating for inclusive policies that empower migrants while shaping public and global conversations on migration.

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