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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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