The Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025, provides a citizen-centric governance approach to the age-old issue of migration and mobility. It marks a significant step towards reconciling the twin objectives of ensuring safe, regular and orderly migration while safeguarding the legal interests and welfare of migrant workers and professionals abroad.

India’s diaspora of almost 36 million people is the largest globally. While 19 million have adopted foreign nationality, and 17 million are Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). In the 21st century, India emerged as the largest source country for migration. They include professionals, workers and students who inhabit almost all countries. Indians constitute just 6 per cent of the global migrant community, but the country’s youthful demo

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