Migration in South Asia: Old and New Mobilities

Abstract

The topic “Migration” is considered as a bedrock of South Asian Civilization. It has the largest Diaspora among the World, with India as a lead. Majority of these workers migrate for either low or semi–skilled jobs. This reader is an attempt to cover some of the important themes including Phenomenon of non- traditional migration in South Asia, Temporary labour migration and caste system, Feminization in the South Asian Migration, Climate and environmental change induced migration that concerns the Migration in South Asia. This reader has also pointed out the impact of migration governance for safe, legal and orderly migration for the future migration in South Asia.