eMigrate V2.0: Revolutionizing Safe Migration for Indians

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