{"id":60491,"date":"2025-08-23T11:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T06:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=60491"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:39:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:09:26","slug":"amartya-sen-migration-integral-to-globalisation-and-human-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/amartya-sen-migration-integral-to-globalisation-and-human-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Amartya Sen: Migration Integral to Globalisation and Human Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Migration and Globalisation Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, during an interaction with students in Kolkata on August 22, 2025, highlighted that <\/span><b>migration is essential to globalisation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has historically driven human progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He further stressed that <\/span><b>diversity is the foundation of Indian society<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fostering genuine growth and development for the nation and its people.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Linkages Between Migration and Globalisation<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration is both a cause and consequence of globalisation. It represents the mobility of people across and within borders in search of opportunities shaped by global economic changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While often portrayed as problematic, migration contributes significantly to sustainable development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In poorer regions, <\/span><b>remittances improve household security and support local economies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while in ageing industrial societies, migrant workers fill labour shortages and sustain welfare systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Migration and Global Economic Changes<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Migration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Driven by global restructuring of labour markets, especially demand for semi-skilled and unskilled workers in developed countries.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrants often find employment in informal sectors such as textiles, construction, and agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Internal Migration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Linked to relocation of industries and tourism growth in the Global South, where rural workers, especially women, migrate for low-paying but vital jobs.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration is also a path for youth to gain independence and exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Contributions of Migrants<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Remittances are critical for household survival, investment in agriculture, housing, and local enterprises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skill Transfer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Returning migrants bring new skills and open non-farm opportunities if adequate infrastructure exists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Migration fosters cultural exchange and reshapes community expectations, especially for women and youth seeking autonomy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Key Challenges<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Restrictive Policies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Immigration controls often strengthen illegal smuggling networks and exploitative employers, rather than addressing underlying labour market needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exclusion from Urban Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Internal migrants face difficulties in accessing housing, healthcare, and education due to restrictive policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Informal Labour Exploitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many undocumented migrants work under poor conditions with limited rights and protections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unequal Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Skilled migrants earn more and invest productively, while unskilled migrants face lower incomes and limited capacity to send remittances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender Disparities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Women migrants often face social pressures but can be strong agents of change where they have access to land and resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Policy Imperatives<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report stresses that migration should be recognised as both a choice and a contributor to development, not merely a problem to be controlled.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policies must:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect migrants\u2019 rights and improve working conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support productive use of remittances through training and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure equitable access to resources, especially for women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce structural constraints that force people into migration as the only survival strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Amartya Sen on Migration and Diversity<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During an interaction with students in Kolkata, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen underscored that <\/span><b>migration is fundamental to globalisation and has historically driven human progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He explained that cultural, linguistic, scientific, and artistic advancements\u2014such as the repeated <\/span><b>Arabic translations of<\/b> <b>Brahmagupta\u2019s mathematical works<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014reflect migration\u2019s role in collaboration and knowledge-sharing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stressing that \u201calmost nothing would happen\u201d without the movement of people, Sen noted that migration enriches societies through food, music, culture, and ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also highlighted that <\/span><b>diversity forms the bedrock of Indian society<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enabling true growth of the nation and its people.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His remarks come amid recent attacks on migrants from West Bengal in other states, which have caused livelihood losses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration is deeply linked with globalisation and has long been central to human survival and progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its contributions to <\/span><b>economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are undeniable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, without supportive policies, migrants remain vulnerable to exploitation, exclusion, and inequality.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognising their role and safeguarding their rights is essential to harness migration as a force for inclusive global development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/migration-is-essential-to-global-advancement-says-nobel-laureate-amartya-sen\/article69964656.ece#:~:text=Migration%20is%20essential%20to%20globalisation%2C%20and%20it%20has%20been%20a,(August%2022%2C%202025).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iied.org\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/migrate\/11020IIED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIED<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobel laureate Amartya Sen highlights migration\u2019s role in globalisation, diversity, and progress, stressing its importance for India\u2019s growth and inclusive 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