M.A. in Migration and Diaspora (MAMIDI) covers both theoretical and project works. The main objectives of the programme are:

 

(1) Promote knowledge and understanding on migration and diaspora and its socio-cultural, economic and political engagement with home and host countries. Hence it has both academic and policy relevance for large number of national and international stakeholders engaged in Migration Governance and Diaspora Engagement. 

 

(2) Develop professionals to engage in Migration Governance and Diaspora Engagement.

The programme is important for professionals working with:

·         National and State Governments

·         UN organizations

·         Diplomatic Missions and Ministry of External Affairs

·         Migrant and diaspora organizations

·         Recruitment Agencies

·         Civil Society Organisations

·         Legal institutions

·         Immigration Departments

·         Teaching and Research in Universities

·         Professionals dealing with sensitive issues such as Human trafficking etc.

·         International trade and commerce

 

The programme helps in providing informed understanding of migration processes, role of diasporas in development, development-migration nexus, information for policies, planning and researches, various regulations related to international migration, best practices in migration and diaspora engagement, human rights issues of migrant communities etc.