Q. With reference to the international migrant workers, consider the following statements:
- The Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers report is published by International Labour Organization
- India is one of the countries which voted for Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
- Facilitation of safe, orderly and responsible migration of people is one of the sustainable development goals
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes: International migrant workers are individuals aged 15 and above who move to another country for employment, having been part of their home country's labor force. The International Labor Organization's Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers report indicates a rise in their numbers. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 2018, includes support from India. Target 10.7 of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda aims to facilitate safe and responsible migration.