Rewriting Kerala-Africa migration narratives: towards a women’s gaze
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Summary
Africa has lived in Kerala’s imagination through stories of trade, migration, adventure, and opportunity. However, most of these accounts were written through a male gaze. Now, women travellers are rewriting these narratives
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right