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title: "Issue of illegal migration in India"  
description: "A short explanation of the issue facing illegal migration in India"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-11-08  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3157/issue-of-illegal-migration-in-india  
category: "education"  
tags: ["illegal migration", "news", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Issue of illegal migration in India

![Issue of illegal migration in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/412a85ab-048c-4bc9-8506-07d3c033fcb3/images/8c3dcb23-40d9-4bfd-9ade-af74201d13b9.jpeg) ![Issue of illegal migration in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/412a85ab-048c-4bc9-8506-07d3c033fcb3/images/8e1cd61c-278e-4dcb-a7c0-2fb4ab5d9266.jpeg) Illegal migration is a long-standing issue in India, with an estimated 5-8 million people living in the country. ![Issue of illegal migration in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/412a85ab-048c-4bc9-8506-07d3c033fcb3/images/cac3f01b-0fdb-477f-80a5-3150fd66dc15.jpeg) They are primarily from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar, reside in India, where they are frequently exploited and significantly demand public resources ![Issue of illegal migration in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/412a85ab-048c-4bc9-8506-07d3c033fcb3/images/4d097b08-0105-4f68-a7f8-e9618b0b2b21.jpeg) They stress public resources such as schools, hospitals, and housing, and may result in economic competition and lower pay for Indian nationals. ![Issue of illegal migration in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/412a85ab-048c-4bc9-8506-07d3c033fcb3/images/ebca9fe2-f3dd-42d4-8541-ca07c91d848d.jpeg) They can also create social problems between immigrants and Indian citizens, as well as security concerns, and some may engage in criminal activity. ![Issue of illegal migration in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/412a85ab-048c-4bc9-8506-07d3c033fcb3/images/abba480c-4c76-4776-adb2-cd318eda8df0.jpeg) The government is implementing border security measures but the issue still remains complex and requires a multi-pronged approach.

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