International Conference on Skilling for International Migration: Pathways to Sustainable Development and Economic Resilience
The global landscape of migration is evolving, with a diverse range of individuals seeking opportunities abroad. The year between 2000 to 2020, India hopped from third to first position in terms of total international migrants. The top host nations for Indians are the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, and Canada. India has been meeting a diverse range of human resource needs in the global labour market. On the one hand, the country supplies low to semi-skilled workers primarily in the Middle East. On the other hand, India offers a highly skilled workforce that primarily serves the demands of the knowledge economy in OECD countries, particularly in Western Europe and North America. This is determined by the relative strength of several factors prevailing in destination countries vis-a-vis India. International migration has long been a cornerstone of economic transformation for sending and receiving countries. Remittances to India play a vital role in smoothening consumption and stabilizing the economy, significantly contributing to poverty reduction and human development, both of
which are critical for achieving the SDGs.