Source: News on Air
Context: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar launched the revamped eMigrate v2.0 web portal and mobile app, aimed at promoting safe and legal migration for Indian workers.
- This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of Indian migrant workers, aligning with global migration goals under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
e-Migrate Portal v2.0:
- Launch date: October 2024.
- Objective: Promote safe, transparent, and inclusive migration for Indian workers abroad.
- Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
- Key features:
- Provides a platform for safe and legal migration channels.
- 24×7 Multilingual helpline: Offers support for migrant workers in multiple languages, with real-time solutions for urgent issues.
- Integration with Digilocker: Enables paperless submission of documents like passports and employment contracts.
- Social Security Net: Expands social security for migrants through insurance policies and partnerships with the State Bank of India for zero-fee digital payment services.
- Mobile app: Developed for the first time, offering easy access to services, including a job search marketplace for overseas employment.
- Global need: The platform aligns with India’s global negotiations on migration and the growing demand for domain-specific knowledge in the international workforce.
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