IRARA in India

IRARA in India delivers structured, sustainable reintegration support to returnees across multiple states.

We are institutionally recognised and embedded within national and state-level systems, working directly and through a strong network of government and civil society partners to provide holistic support.

Our approach combines economic reintegration, psychosocial support and long-term case management — ensuring reintegration is a process, not a one-time intervention.

Government & Institutional Alignment

IRARA works in partnership with state and national stakeholders to strengthen returnee access to skills, employment and social protection schemes.

SETWIN
State-run skill development initiative of the Government of Telangana. Supports vocational training and skill upgradation for young returnees.

We also maintain formal agreements with grassroots organisations across key migration-affected states:

IRARA also works informally with local drug de-addiction centres and specialist service providers to address vulnerabilities.

What We Deliver

Each returnee receives tailored reintegration support that integrates:

• Individual case management

• Livelihood and enterprise development

• Skills training and job placement support

• Access to state and central social protection schemes

• Mental health counselling and substance abuse referral

• Documentation and financial linkage support

• Housing and healthcare facilitation

Our focus is on sustainable outcomes aligned with local market realities and individual aspirations.

Impact & Outcomes

IRARA is recognised within the reintegration ecosystem and featured in the IOM UK Directory of Reintegration Services.

As of January 2026:

Frontex Programme

  • 396 cases successfully closed
  • 94 forced return cases requiring enhanced case management
  • 187 ongoing cases
  • 31 retrospective enrolments

Home Office Returns & Reintegration Programme (HORRP)

  • 400 cases received
  • 195 cases successfully closed
  • 79 withdrawn or cancelled

Embedded Across India

Through government partnerships, state-level training bodies, employment networks and community organisations, IRARA operates as an integrated reintegration partner across India — delivering structured, dignified and sustainable support nationwide.