eMigrate V2.0: Revolutionizing Safe Migration for Indians

eMigrate V2.0, launched on October 14, 2024, aims to ensure safe and legal migration for Indian citizens, particularly blue-collar workers. It aligns with UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and protects workers' rights and dignity abroad.

Launch and Objectives of eMigrate V2.0

eMigrate V2.0 launched on October 14, 2024, by EAM Dr. S Jaishankar and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Upgraded version of the 2014 eMigrate project by the Overseas Employment Division, MEA
Aims to ensure safe and legal migration for Indian citizens, especially blue-collar workers
Aligns with UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, promoting orderly and responsible migration
Reflects India's commitment to protecting workers' rights and dignity abroad
Integrates various stakeholders: employers, recruitment agents, and Indian missions

Key Features and Technological Enhancements

24/7 multilingual helpline for addressing urgent migrant issues
Integration with DigiLocker for secure document storage and submission
Paperless processing of essential documents like passports and employment contracts
Comprehensive online platform for emigration process stakeholders
Real-time tracking of application status for workers
Grievance redressal mechanism for reporting problems faced abroad
Feedback system for returning workers to improve services
Registration and approval system for foreign employers and recruitment agents
Monitoring system for Indian missions to oversee workers' conditions

Impact and Future Directions

Nearly four million Indians provided emigration clearance certificates to date
Over 2,200 active recruiting agents and 282,000 foreign employers registered
Enhances transparency and reduces exploitation risks for migrant workers
Strengthens government oversight and improves efficiency in the emigration process
MoU signed with Common Services Centre (CSC) to provide emigration services in regional languages across 5.6 lakh centers in India
Focuses on countries with potential labor issues (ECR countries), particularly in the Gulf region
Contributes to India's growing role in the global workforce, with passport issuance nearly doubling in the past decade

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