ABSTRACT
The Supreme Court of India, recognising the problems faced by migrants stranded in different parts of the country, reviewed transportation and relief arrangements made by the government. This chapter highlights some facts about migration in India and summarises key relief measures announced by the government and directives issued by the Supreme Court for the migrant population in relation to the lockdown. As of 2011, the majority (70%) of intra-state migration was due to reasons of marriage and family with variation between male and female migrants. While 83% of females moved for marriage and family, the corresponding figure for males was 39%. Overall, 8% of people moved within a state for work. Some state governments (like Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh) announced one-time cash transfers for returning migrant workers. The UP government announced the provision of maintenance allowance of Rs. 1,000 for returning migrants who are required to quarantine.
