United Nations, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India’s approach to migration remains people-centred and dignity-based, stressing that mobility will remain a key feature of the dynamic global economy.
“India’s approach to migration management is holistic and pragmatic. It is driven by coordinated institutional efforts and broad community engagement,” Singh said here on Tuesday.
He stressed that the “welfare and protection of our people” remains central to India’s approach.
“We have strengthened support mechanisms for migrants, especially those in vulnerable situations, through initiatives such as the Indian Community Welfare Fund and Madad Gateway,” he said.
“Our responsive consular services also provide timely assistance and legal, financial and insurance coverage to our citizens abroad,” he said.
Singh, who arrived here on Sunday, is heading the Indian delegation to the Second International Migration Review Forum, being held under the auspices of the UN General Assembly from May 4 to 8.
He spoke during a roundtable at the United Nations headquarters on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
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He said: “We highlighted that our approach to migration remains people-centred, and is based on dignity, inclusion and respect for rights.”
In his statements, Singh said that India’s experience underscores the importance of benefiting from technology, strengthening partnerships, and adopting a comprehensive life cycle approach to managing migration.
“We also recognize that challenges remain, especially when it comes to strengthening social protection, addressing vulnerabilities and improving data systems,” he said.
Singh stressed that India recognizes that mobility will remain a key feature of an increasingly interconnected and dynamic global economy. India’s policies remain closely aligned with the goals and principles set out in the Global Compact, while evolving in response to emerging global dynamics.
“With the aim of making migration a choice, supported by opportunity and dignity, we invested in inclusive growth, livelihoods and financial inclusion,” he said.
To promote safe and regular pathways, India has entered into 27 migration and mobility arrangements with 23 countries, facilitating orderly and skill-based mobility, with a strong focus on worker welfare, social protection, and fair employment practices.
“We believe that such partnerships must continue to be strengthened and expanded to protect the rights of our citizens abroad,” he said.
“Equally, it is important that these pathways are fair, transparent and accessible to ethical employment and decent work,” Singh said.
He noted that India’s digital public infrastructure has played a transformative role in this regard. Platforms such as eMigrate, the National Career Service Portal, and the Skill India Digital Hub have helped improve governance, enhance transparency, and improve protection of migrant workers from exploitation.
“These efforts are complemented by pre-departure orientation programmes, ensuring that migrants are well-informed and better prepared to work abroad,” Singh said.
India also sees skills as the cornerstone of its migration management, with international Skill India centers and digital platforms aligning the Indian workforce with global standards.
“We are working with partner countries to promote mutual recognition of skills,” Singh said, adding that ultimately, it must be a collective effort of the international community to ensure that migration is safe, orderly and truly beneficial for all.
On the sidelines of the forum, Singh met with Ecuador’s Deputy Minister of Human Mobility, Sol Bacuruco, and they discussed “strengthening cooperation on safe, orderly and regular migration, mobility partnerships, and bilateral issues of mutual interest.”
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