IIMAD extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ginu Zacharia Oommen, Visiting Professor and Founding Member of IIMAD, on his appointment as Chairman of the Kerala State Food Commission. We wish him continued success and all the best in his new role.

"India is food-sufficient, but hunger persists. In their insightful piece, S. Irudaya Rajan and U.S. Mishra highlight the urgent need to bridge the gap between food availability and access. Read more at : thehindu.com/.../a-food.../…

"South India's pro-natalist policies may miss the mark," argue Irudayarajan Sebastian & U.S. Mishra. Higher birth rates alone can’t solve issues like gender inequality & economic instability. A holistic, inclusive approach is key. #PopulationPolicy #SouthIndia #SustainableDevlp

🌍 Mobility in a Changing World 🌍 Join us for an interdisciplinary conference on mobility, sustainability, and social dynamics! 📅 Dates: Dec 14–15, 2024 📍 Venue: O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana 🎟️ Fee: ₹1000 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gEe2nR-s

🌍 K.C. Zachariah Memorial Lecture 🗓️ Topic: Demography, Migration & Political Narratives 📅 Date: Dec 14, 2024 | 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Venue: O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Explore migration, identity politics & demographic change. Don’t miss it! #MigrationStudies

📊 Join the Pre-Conference Workshop on Data Management in Migration 🗓️ Date: December 5, 2024 📍 Venue: School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 💡 Learn from experts: ✅ Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan ✅ Dr. Sunitha S ✅ Dr. Anish Mathew

Join the MESMAC International Conference 2025 on Jan 7-9 at MES Mampad College, Kerala! Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan, a global expert on migration, sharing insights on labor migration, remittances, and policies. Be part of the dialogue on migration’s impact!

"📢 Don’t miss the Prof. Abraham P. Mathew Endowment Lecture II! 🗓️ 08 Jan 2025 | 🕙 10:00 AM 📍 Audio Visual Hall, Mar Thoma College 🎙️ Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan on The Future of Student Migration in India. Organized by PG Dept. of Economics, Mar Thoma College

"Future of Internal Migration in India" 🗓️ 9th Jan 2025 | 🕦 11:30 AM 📍 TAG Auditorium, MSSW, Chennai 🎙️ By Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan, Chair, IIMAD. Don’t miss this insightful session on migration challenges & opportunities! #InternalMigration #MSSW #PublicLecture

Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan & Kuldeepsingh Rajput highlight the potential of the e-Shram portal in "A Journey to Visibility" (Indian Express), stressing the need for gender-sensitive policies & portable welfare for migrant workers. 🔗 Read more: indianexpress.com/article/opinio….

📢 Join IIMAD's online workshop on the Periodic Labour Force Survey! 📅 Feb 16–23, 2025 | ⏰ 2:30–5:30 PM 💡 Learn NSSO data analysis, Stata training & micro-level research! 💸 Fee: ₹3000 (Discounts available) 🔗 Register: bit.ly/NSSWorkshop 📞 Contact: +91 9446528126 /

VIDEO | As the meeting of Parliament Standing Committee on External Affairs concludes, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (Shashi Tharoor) says, “We had a detailed discussion with four organisations working with the diaspora- two on behalf of states Kerala and Punjab, one PIO

Despite the global presence of Indian migrants, India lacks official documentation and a systematic mechanism to intervene and resolve issues. Irudayarajan Sebastian and Ajay P Karuvally writes for the Deccan Herald. deccanherald.com/india/new-migr…

Join us for an insightful lecture on Kerala Remittance Economy & Student Migration by Prof. S. Irudaya Rajan, hosted by ISDG – Bodhigram Foundation, on January 31, 2025, at Press Club Hall, Thiruvananthapuram. Registration link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Workshop Series on Engaging with Big Data II: India Human Development Survey- IHDS Offline Workshop Event Date: March 8, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 5 PM Event Venue: IIMAD, BN 43, PONGUMMODU, TRIVANDRUM Course Fee: 3000/-

Workshop Series on Engaging with Big Data III: Periodic Labour Force Survey Offline Workshop DATE: 22 MAR 2025 TIME : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM VENUE: IIMAD, BN-43, Pongummoodu, Trivandrum COURSE FEE: RS. 3000/- Register here: lnkd.in/gPaErNK5