Background

According to a census conducted by UNICEF in 2020, India is home to nearly 93 million migrant children from all over the world. A large section of these children reside in lower economic sections of society, causing them to face a vast number of multifaceted challenges in socio-economic integration. Additionally, children of migrant workers suffer from nutritional deficiencies, have unequal access to resources such as healthcare and education, and are more susceptible to abuse and exploitation. 

One of the key challenges faced by children of migrants is unequal access to education opportunities. A study conducted by India Today revealed that schools in Indian migration hubs such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat do not accept children of migrants, preventing them from getting a proper education. The dropout rates for children of migrants are also high. This is due to the fact that cultural and language barriers deter children from engaging with the school community, pushing them to the sidelines. Migrant Inclusion Teaching Resources (MITR) was developed to tackle these socio-economic challenges and provide migrant children with equal opportunities in the field of education.