India Migration Now

What India Migration Now does

India Migration Now (IMN) is a New Delhi-based non-profit research and advocacy organization founded in 2018 as a venture of the South East Migration Foundation. The organization focuses on migration policy in India across three dimensions: internal migration (450 million internal migrants per census data), emigration from India (17 million international migrants, the highest globally per World Migration Report 2020), and immigration to India. IMN serves migrant households, emigrants, immigrants, and policymakers/researchers through a combination of primary and secondary research, policy index development, and direct service delivery.

IMN's core product suite consists of three proprietary policy assessment tools: IMPEX (Interstate Migrant Policy Index), which benchmarks Indian states on migrant integration policies using 163+ indicators; MIPEX India, the Indian adaptation of the global Migrant Integration Policy Index developed in partnership with Migration Policy Group (Brussels) and CIDOB (Barcelona); and an Emigration Policy Assessment analyzing India's emigration framework from pre-independence to the Draft Emigration Bill 2021. These research tools are complemented by Chalo Network, a financial inclusion initiative delivering last-mile services to low-income migrant households; Diaspora Diaries, a community platform archiving overseas Indian stories; the IMAKE collaborative initiative with Centre for Policy Research and LEAD at Krea University; and a media production program producing documentary films and podcasts.

IMN's revenue model relies on project-based research grants, policy institution partnerships, and potential service delivery contracts through Chalo Network, rather than commercial product sales. All publications, reports, and policy briefs are distributed free of charge via the organization's website. The organization is staffed by approximately 10 core professionals and supported by 6 executive advisors, with key customers including the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) for policy consultation and various state governments for IMPEX benchmarking.

Name

India Migration Now

Legal name

India Migration Now

Website

https://indiamigrationnow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

India Migration Now is a New Delhi-based non-profit that develops proprietary policy indices (IMPEX, MIPEX India), conducts migration research, and delivers last-mile financial inclusion services through Chalo Network for migrant households, emigrants, immigrants, and Indian policymakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Migration Policy Research and Advocacy

akta.pro primary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diaspora, Family Reunification & Case Management Services (BPADAHAM), Immigration, Visa & Work Permit Support (Relocation-Related) (HSAKACAH)

Keywords

• Migration policy research
• Policy index assessment
• Migrant financial inclusion
• Diaspora storytelling
• Research advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Research Grants and Project Funding: IMN likely operates on project-based funding from research grants, partnerships with policy institutions, and possibly government contracts for migration research and policy analysis.
2. Chalo Network Financial Inclusion Services: The implementation arm provides last-mile financial services and entitlements to low-income migrant households in India, potentially generating revenue through service delivery partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

India Migration Now is a research and advocacy organisation that produces evidence-based policy analysis on internal and international migration in India. It develops proprietary policy indices (IMPEX, MIPEX India, Emigration Policy Assessment), publishes academic papers and policy briefs, and runs the Chalo Network to deliver last-mile financial-inclusion services to migrant households. Its work spans primary research, policy advocacy directed at central and state governments, and direct field implementation with migrant communities.

Product overview

India Migration Now (IMN) is a research and advocacy organization that operates as a platform of interconnected research tools and community engagement initiatives. The core products include three major policy assessment tools: IMPEX (Interstate Migrant Policy Index) which ranks Indian states on migrant integration policies, MIPEX India which assesses India's framework for incoming immigrants, and the Emigration Policy Assessment which analyzes Indian emigration policy paradigms. These research tools are complemented by Chalo Network, a financial inclusion initiative providing last-mile services to migrant households, and Diaspora Diaries, a platform collecting diaspora stories. IMN also produces publications (academic papers, reports, policy briefs) and media content (documentary films, podcasts, video explainers) through its Media & Advocacy program, all unified under the mission to mainstream migration research and advocacy in India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chalo Network: A financial inclusion initiative for low-income migrant households in India, providing last-mile financial services and entitlements.
• IMPEX
• Diaspora Diaries
• IMAKE

Products and services

• IMPEX (Interstate Migrant Policy Index) A policy scoring and ranking tool for assessing Indian states on the inclusivity of their policies toward interstate migrants; intended for use by state and central government policymakers, parliamentary committees, and researchers to identify gaps and best practices.
• MIPEX India An Indian adaptation of the global Migrant Integration Policy Index that benchmarks India's migrant integration policies against 52 migrant-receiving countries; intended for government policymakers, researchers, and international organisations evaluating India's migration framework.
• Emigration Policy Assessment An assessment framework for evaluating Indian states on policies that protect and support emigrant communities, particularly those migrating to the GCC and Southeast Asia; intended for use by the Ministry of External Affairs, state governments, and diaspora-focused stakeholders.
• Chalo Network A last-mile financial-inclusion service platform that works with migrant households (with a focus on women in migrant-sending districts) to open bank accounts, enable transfers, and access government welfare schemes; delivered by IMN directly and through partner NGOs such as Aajeevika Bureau and Jan Sahas.
• Diaspora Diaries A media platform consisting of podcasts, films, and storytelling content that engages India's diaspora communities and amplifies migrant voices; intended for general public audiences, diaspora communities, and advocacy campaigns.
• Migration Data and Knowledge Project A migration data and knowledge repository consolidating research, indicators, and visualisations on Indian migration; intended for academic researchers, students, NGO partners, and policy analysts seeking structured migration evidence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 million internal migrants represented through research and advocacy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiacoreOthers · 1 January 2021IMN submitted official comments on Emigration Policy 2019 and 2021 to the Ministry, providing policy analysis and recommendations for Indian emigration framework.
• Migration Policy Group (MPG), BrusselscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020International partner for computing MIPEX (Migrant Integration Policy Index). MPG is a European think tank specializing in migration policy research that developed the global MIPEX methodology which IMN adapted for India.
• Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Co-developer of the global MIPEX methodology. IMN worked with CIDOB to create the first edition of MIPEX India 2020, adapting the international migration policy index for the Indian context.
• Centre for Policy ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in IMAKE (India Migration and Knowledge) initiative, a collaboration to engage with government and public in informed discussions, build networks and capacities, and produce credible research and knowledge systems.
• LEAD at Krea UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in IMAKE (India Migration and Knowledge) initiative, contributing to research and knowledge production on Indian migration policy and data.
• Ambe InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019India's oldest recruitment agency partnered as an ethical recruitment partner. IMN conducts research and advocacy on emigration issues in collaboration with Ambe to improve overseas recruitment practices.
• South East Migration FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2019Parent organization/venture of India Migration Now, providing institutional support and backing for IMN's research and advocacy activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LEAD at Krea University: Indian policy research and leadership institution that co-runs IMAKE with IMN. Comparable as a research-focused organization producing evidence-based policy work and engaging government on socio-economic issues including labor and migration.
• CIDOB Barcelona Centre for International Affairs: Barcelona-based international affairs research center that co-developed the MIPEX methodology with MPG. Comparable to IMN as a co-developer of policy indices and a producer of migration-related research and policy analysis.
• The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford: Academic research center producing authoritative analysis of migration trends and policy for the UK. Comparable to IMN as a migration-focused research and data analysis organization producing policy briefings, data visualizations, and serving as a knowledge hub for policymakers and researchers.
• Migration Policy Institute (MPI): Leading US-based migration think tank producing data-driven analysis of immigration and integration policies globally. Comparable to IMN in producing migration policy indices, demographic research, and advising governments on migration frameworks.
• International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD): Vienna-based intergovernmental organization supporting migration policy development across Europe and beyond. Comparable to IMN as a migration policy research, capacity-building, and advisory organization serving governments on integration and migration frameworks.
• Centre for Policy Research (CPR): Leading Indian policy think tank based in Delhi and IMAKE partner. Comparable to IMN as a domestic policy research organization engaging government, producing research across multiple social policy domains including migration-adjacent issues.
• Migration Policy Group (MPG): Brussels-based think tank that created the global MIPEX methodology and is IMN's core international partner. Directly comparable as a migration policy research organization producing indices and policy analysis; serves as both peer and collaborator.
• JustJobs Network: Global research-policy organization focused on labor migration, decent work, and inclusive growth. Comparable to IMN's emigration and migrant welfare work, with similar advocacy, research, and policy advisory functions targeting low-income migrant workers.

Emerging players

• Pew Research Center: US-based nonpartisan research organization that produces significant research on immigration and migration trends. Comparable to IMN as a data-driven research organization producing reports and analysis on migration patterns and policy impacts, though with broader social research scope.

Broad incumbents

• International Organization for Migration (IOM): UN-affiliated intergovernmental organization and the leading global body on migration. Overlaps with IMN across migration research, policy advisory, and direct service delivery to migrants, but at vastly larger scale, with broader global mandate including operational programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NowMigration
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWsEgaQrMgPNkkRUZWRoESg
• Facebookfacebook.com/indiamigrationnow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/india-migration-now
• Instagraminstagram.com/indiamigrationnow

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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