52% Indian Youth Eyeing Abroad: What's Fueling This Migration Surge?

• A TERN Group report reveals 52% of Indian youth plan or prepare to work abroad, driven by better careers and higher earnings.
• Financial advancement (46%) and career growth (34%) are the primary motivations for migration, outweighing lifestyle preferences.
• Migration preferences are shifting, with Germany (43%) emerging as the top destination, followed by the UK (17%), Japan (9%), and the US (4%).
• Nurse migration shows strong regional participation, with 61% from tier-2/3 regions, and Delhi NCR contributing 17%.
• Major hurdles include language requirements (44%), unethical recruitment practices (48% personal experience), lack of guidance, and high costs.

Why It Matters: Over half of India's youth seek global opportunities for financial and career growth, despite significant hurdles.