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Last updated on April 22, 2026 by Atheena Fathima Riyas
In the past, India’s attitude toward refugees had remained accommodating. But now the refugee crisis in India is an issue of concern. What is the refugee situation in India? What are the causes of India’s refugee crisis? What are the ideas for addressing the refugee issues? Read further to know more about the refugee crisis in India.
By the beginning of 2010, the nation had taken in close to 450,000 refugees from both within and beyond the area. The refugee flood started with the partition of India in 1947. Due to national interest and resource availability, it has welcomed them from a variety of nations.
India did not ratify either the 1967 Protocol on the Reputation of Refugees or the 1951 Refugee Conference. India has no laws governing refugees, therefore there is no standard way to treat refugees there. However, the greater issue of human rights and humanitarian law, as well as other areas of international law, like State responsibility and peacekeeping, have grown to be inextricably interwoven with refugee law.
Today, India hosts refugees from Tibet, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and in much smaller numbers from Somalia and Palestine. The refugee crisis may be solved using a humanitarian mindset, national security, and the legal system.
Since gaining its independence, India has taken in many different refugee groups from its neighbours, including
There are many causes for India’s refugee crisis which are discussed below.
The influx of refugees presents various difficulties for India’s internal security. This comprises,
According to the Foreigners Act of 1946, India treats all foreigners equally, whether they are legal immigrants, refugees, or asylees, or have overstayed their visas:
Read: Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955
People who are requesting shelter are in a difficult position and perceive a sliver of hope in a welcoming and open nation. Given this, there should be a refugee intake, but not at the expense of the local population. Therefore, India must establish a defined refugee policy.
Q. What is the largest refugee crisis in the world?
Ans: Syria Refugee Crisis: After over a decade of conflict, Syria remains the world’s largest refugee crisis.
Q. When was the Refugee Day observed?
Ans: On June 20 th , 2024 , the World Health Organization (WHO) joins UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners in observing World Refugee Day 2024. In line with the year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees”, WHO emphasizes the importance of building inclusive health systems and ensuring equitable care for refugees worldwide.
Read: Illegal Immigration Across the World
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