India, Nov. 3 -- Migration, a spatial process of changing one's residence, is as old as human civilisation itself. This complex and ongoing phenomenon is driven by a multitude of factors, including historical, economic, political, and environmental considerations, which in turn impact citizenship, social environments, and relationships.

A Multiple Indicator Survey reveals that nearly three in every 10 individuals in India were migrants in 2020-21. According to the Migration in India report, based on the Periodic Labour Force Survey (2020-2021), India's migration rate stood at approximately 29% overall, with urban areas witnessing a higher rate of around 35%.

The World Economic Forum Report (2017) notes that India's in-migration is growi...