ABSTRACT
This paper delves into the dynamics of migration trends in South Asia spanning from 1990, with a particular focus on international and internal migration patterns. It critically analyzes the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration within the region, examining how the pandemic disrupted established migration flows and reshaped migration patterns. Furthermore, the paper explores the remarkable resilience exhibited by South Asia in responding to the challenges posed by the pandemic, across key dimensions such as emigration, return migration, remittances, and student migration. The available empirical evidence indicates a notable recovery in emigration from South Asia, encompassing both labor outmigration and student migration, following the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This article further explores the resilience observed in remittance flows and the stabilizing function fulfilled by remittances during the pandemic period. Additionally, the article delves into the phenomenon of post-COVID-19 return migration and the need for effective reintegration and rehabilitation.
