Explore the intricate landscape of Indian emigration in the 21st century. This definitive exposition provides a comprehensive appraisal of the governance, legislation, and institutions shaping labour migration across India. It highlights emigration’s evolving pan-India reach and critically examines the flawed distinction between ‘Pravasi’ and ‘Aam Pravasi’. Leveraging extensive data, including the Kerala Migration Survey, it projects emerging emigrant profiles. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, administrators, and professionals in migration studies, economics, and development studies focused on the Indian context.