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Workshop on Kerala Migration Survey Report 2023

The Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT), in collaboration with the International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), is pleased to announce the Workshop on Kerala Migration Survey Report 2023. This workshop will focus on presenting and discussing the key findings of the Kerala Migration Survey 2023, offering an in-depth analysis of the migration trends and patterns that have shaped Kerala’s socio-economic landscape.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 17 October 2024
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: GIFT Boardroom, and available online via Zoom.

The workshop will be conducted in two key sessions:

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Session 1 (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Presentation of the Kerala Migration Survey Report 2023

Welcome Address:

• Prof. K. J. Joseph, Director, GIFT

Chair:

• Dr. Vasuki K, IAS, Secretary, NORKA

Presentation of the Report:

• Prof. S. Irudaya Rajan, Honorary Professor at GIFT & Chair, IIMAD

Prof. Rajan will present the findings of the Kerala Migration Survey 2023.

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Session 2 (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• Prof. K. N. Harilal, Chairman, 7th State Finance Commission, Government of Kerala

Panelists:

• Prof. Ginu Zacharia Oommen, Honorary Professor, IIMAD
• Prof. Vinoj Abraham, Ministry of Commerce Chair, Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram
• Dr. Divya Balan, Assistant Professor, FLAME University, Pune
• Shri Ajith Kolassery, CEO, NORKA
• Shri Siddik Rabiyath, Assistant Professor, University of Kerala

This panel discussion will explore the broader implications of the report’s findings, addressing critical issues such as the economic consequences of migration, policy responses to migration challenges, and the social impact on families left behind.

Vote of Thanks:

• Dr. Geetha Rani V., Assistant Professor, GIFT

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Join the Event Online:

Participants unable to attend in person are invited to join via Zoom.

🔗 Zoom Details:

• Meeting ID: 819 3419 1696
• Passcode: 2024
• Meeting link:
   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81934191696?pwd=wEshGSQDNDtLtKaxGezaHuTehA1mMv.1

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This event is an invaluable opportunity for scholars, policymakers, and professionals interested in migration studies, economics, and development policy. The workshop will provide participants with new insights into Kerala’s migration trends and offer a platform for discussing future challenges and opportunities in the context of migration and development.

For more information, please contact the seminar co-ordinators:

• Dr. Kiran Kumar Kakarlapudi, Assistant Professor, GIFT | Phone: +91 9037172425
• Dr. Geetha Rani V, Assistant Professor, GIFT | Phone: +91 9446176506