The burgeoning student emigration figures have played a crucial role in maintaining overall emigration levels in 2023, cementing fears of a prolonged brain drain.
Representative image of students (iStock photo)
Kerala is grappling with an escalating brain drain crisis, as an unprecedented surge in student emigration is reshaping the state’s demographic and economic landscape. A report said students now make up 11.3% of all emigrants from Kerala, marking a notable trend of younger individuals, in their teens, opting to pursue education abroad.