Precursor to the 5th International Congress on Kerala Studies
Migration Conclave 2024
📅 Jan 18-21, 2024 | 📍 Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta
Exploring the Role of Migrants in Kerala's Transition to a Knowledge Society
Event Overview
Organized by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies and the VS Chandrashekharan Pilla Centre for Research and Studies. The event saw the participation of over 3,000 direct delegates and 100,000 online participants.
Program Highlights
Day 1: Inauguration
Jan 18 | Thiruvalla Public Stadium
- Inauguration: Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala.
- Keynote: Shri. S. Ramachandran Pillai (Chairman).
- Cultural Event: Musical Night led by Stephen Devassy & Sivamani.
Day 2: Global Development Debate
Jan 19 | Hybrid Mode (4 Time Zones)
Held across four zones: Americas, Europe, Gulf, and India/Australasia.
Key Discussion Themes:
- Support for Higher Education
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Skilling, Training, and Employment
- Elderly Care in Migrant Families
Day 3: Academic Seminars
Jan 20 | Mar Thoma College Campus
Parallel sessions held at 12 venues covering topics such as:
- Reintegration of Returnees
- Women and Migration
- Migration & Culture
- Knowledge Economy Development
Day 4: Conclusion
Jan 21 | Mar Thoma College Auditorium
- Presentation of Reports by Rapporteurs.
- Presentation of the Development Document.
- Constituency-wise parallel discussions.
- Valedictory Function.
Organised by: AKG Centre for Research and Studies, Thiruvananthapuram & VS Chandrashekharan Pilla Centre for Research and Studies, Pathanamthitta
Academic Committee Chair: Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan
Organizing Committee Chair: Benyamin
