The Routledge Handbook of Refugees in India

The book provides an overview of current laws and procedures related to refugees and migration in India, such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Format: Hardback
Length: 842 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive handbook is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of refugee studies in India, a country that hosts a diverse array of refugees, including an entire government in exile. It delves into the intricate socio-economic, political, and cultural dimensions of refugee issues within the country. The volume explores the various legal, political, and policy frameworks that govern the accommodation of refugees or asylum seekers in India, including the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Registry of Citizens. It assesses the inconsistencies in the Indian legal and political framework when dealing with its refugee population and analyzes the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of different groups. By drawing from the experiences of Jewish, Tibetan, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghan, and Rohingya refugees in India, the handbook analyzes the ongoing debates surrounding marginalization, citizenship, and refugee rights. It also examines the spatial and gendered aspects of forced migration and the cultural and social lives of displaced communities, including their pursuit of decent work, education, and healthcare.

This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars, lawyers, researchers, and students engaged in refugee studies, migration and diaspora studies, public policy, social policy, and development studies. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities faced by refugees in India and contributes to the broader discourse on refugee policies and practices globally.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367531096