Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: ET
Context: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched Project PRAYAS (Promoting Regular & Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs.
About Project Prayas:
- The project aims to facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration for Indian workers and students.
- It consolidates state-level initiatives and focuses on improving coordination between state and central governments.
- The project involves studying migration trends, understanding migrants’ needs, and launching initiatives to raise awareness about safe migration processes, with the goal of strengthening international migration governance.
India has a vast diaspora exceeding 32 million globally as of December 2021. It is the world’s top recipient of remittances. India ensures the welfare of its diaspora through initiatives like pre-departure orientation training, the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) for assistance in distress, the MADAD Portal for grievance redressal, and the Know India Programme, exposing the young diaspora to contemporary India.
About IMO:
International Organization for Migration (founded 1951; HQ: Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland) is the principal United Nations agency working in the field of migration. The organization implements operational assistance programmes for migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers.
