A majority of Kerala youths who prefer popular destinations, including UK, Canada, Germany, USA, and Australia, to migrate for studies are from families earning less than Rs 5 lakh annually. Despite financial challenges, migration is feasible for many, largely owing to accessible bank loans and travel agency services, according to a study report by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Obsolete courses? Stagnation in the higher education sector? What is the cause of foreign migration? CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj Speaks.

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