ABSTRACT
Migration on marriage brings in vulnerabilities associated with the new environment and social mores for the bride. This chapter explores the review of literature on marriage, migration and vulnerabilities of women. It explains the research methodology and findings of an empirical study based on questionnaire canvassed among 360 married women across the country particularly, North-East, Uttar Pradesh and National Capital Territory Region. It focuses on Current policy interventions of Government of India to support the marriage migrants in a situation of vulnerability and suggestions. A migrant woman in marriage is required to construct her identity in an alien family, confront problems and deploy strategies to make life in the in-laws family more liveable. The counselling and legal services are provided through credible Indian women's organizations/Indian community associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) empanelled with the Indian Missions/Posts abroad in the countries like US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Gulf countries.
