Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees in India: Rehabilitation Mechanisms, Livelihood Strategies, and Lasting Solutions

Valatheeswaran, C.; Rajan, S. Irudaya

doi:10.1093/rsq/hdr005

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“…In May 2009, a three decade of conflict between the government forces and the rebel separatist group, the Tamil Tigers, came to an end. Following the end of the civil war, many refugees who were based in Indian camps started to repatriate and return home (Valatheeswaran and Rajan, 2011). In a similar situation, a large number of the displaced population returned to Afghanistan in post-Taliban (Özerdem and Sofizada, 2006).…”

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Push–pull factors influencing international return migration intentions: a systematic literature review

Mohamed

Abdul‐Talib

2020

JEC

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review motivational factors driving migration return by assessing both push and pull factors that influence return intentions. The study aims to expand current literature of migration return, and proposes a conceptual framework. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was conducted to determine the push–pull factors that influence international return migration. The authors did a comprehensive search of electronic databases using relevant key terms. Findings The findings highlight motivational factors in detail and classify them into three categories: economic, psychological and situational. Most of the literature concerning motives of migration return discussed economic and psychological as the two major factors, but here other motivational factors are presented, which are named as situational factors in this study. Research limitations/implications The paper adopts a systematic literature review method to probe into existing literature, inevitably lacking some empirical studies; thus, the results may not be generalizable. Therefore, future research is suggested to test the proposed propositions. Practical implications The paper offers compelling propositions, which could be a useful reference for migrants’ repatriation motives. It will shed light on motivational factors beyond economic and physiological factors. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to provide a comprehensive review of motivational factors of migration return using push–pull theory and propose beyond psychological and economic factors.

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Section: Pull Factorsmentioning

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Push–pull factors influencing international return migration intentions: a systematic literature review

Mohamed

Abdul‐Talib

2020

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“…According to the Ministry of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs, Sri Lanka, in 2011, 1728 persons were returned to Sri Lanka and it was 1291 persons in 2012. The return of refugees to Sri Lanka has been declining gradually (Valatheeswaran & Rajan, 2011). In 2013, 273 families, including 718 members were returned to Sri Lanka.…”

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Manifestation of Atithi Devo Bhavah maxim on Sri Lankan Tamil refugees treatment in India

Panakkeel¹,

Alaoui²

2020

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This study discusses the reflection of Indian’s Athithi Devo Bhava policy towards Sri Lankan Tamil refugees during the hostility staged in the island since 1983. The enduring Indian practices of tolerance and goodwill resulted in following a benevolent policy towards all those who sought asylum. In ancient India, there were four cultural maxims: (1) Matru Devo Bhava, your mother is like God; (2) Pitru Devo Bhava, your father is like God; (3) Acharya Devo Bhava, your teacher is like God, and (4) Athithi Devo Bhava, your guest is like God. The refugee has considered as an Athithi (guest) to the country and treated them as God. India has accorded asylum to more than 25 million people in spite of the absence of strong refugee laws, but the treatment has been given on an ad hoc basis. The study is descriptive in nature. The information was collected from secondary sources. It underlines that the Indian government has been providing accommodation, food, and security to refugees. Subsequently, the services enjoyed by the Indian citizens are extended to refugees. There is a harmony between Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils in language and culture. Tamils in India and the Indian government has treated the refugee as a guest.

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“…According to an estimate, there are around 100,000 refugees from Sri Lanka in Tamil Nadu (Moorthy, 2018). Seventy percent of these refugees stay in the Indian government-run camps in rural Tamil Nadu; the remaining have made their own arrangements by living in rented properties or with friends and relatives (Valatheeswaran and Rajan, 2011: 32). Despite the fact that the war in Sri Lanka officially ended in 2009, refugees living in India are hesitant to return, and many have integrated well due to kinship ties with locals in Tamil Nadu.…”

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Managing the refugee crises in South Asia: The role of SAARC

Ahmed

2019

Asian and Pacific Migration Journal

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South Asia is home to roughly three million refugees and their long-term presence brings enormous challenges. South Asia’s history of colonialism, low economic development, and intra- and inter-state conflicts have contributed to the large-scale refugee movement and the lack of capacity to address the problem. This article examines the history, current activity and potential for regional cooperation in South Asia to address the issue. The article focuses particularly on the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, the structure and culture of the organization and the likelihood of it addressing the politically complex issue of forced migration.

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Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees in India: Rehabilitation Mechanisms, Livelihood Strategies, and Lasting Solutions

Cited by 19 publications

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Push–pull factors influencing international return migration intentions: a systematic literature review

Push–pull factors influencing international return migration intentions: a systematic literature review

Manifestation of Atithi Devo Bhavah maxim on Sri Lankan Tamil refugees treatment in India

Managing the refugee crises in South Asia: The role of SAARC

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