TAG: GS-2: SOCIAL ISSUES
CONTEXT: Recently, the Union External Affairs Minister and Labour and Employment Minister launched the updated e-Migrate portal and mobile app.
EXPLANATION:
About e-Migrate Portal:
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- It is an online platform launched by the Government of India to facilitate and manage the migration of Indian workers seeking employment abroad.
- It aims to provide a safe and transparent framework for migrant workers by offering various services, including information access, documentation, helpline support, integration with services and awareness campaigns
- It promotes safe and legal mobility channels for Indian migrants.
- The enhanced e-Migrate portal aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 10, promoting orderly and responsible migration.
Features
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- The upgraded platform offers 24/7 multilingual helpline support and a feature for feedback, ensuring timely redressal of issues faced by workers abroad, especially in the Gulf region.
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- The revamped system integrates with Digilocker, enabling secure, paperless document submission.
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- Additionally, a partnership with Common Service Centres (CSCs) will expand immigration services to rural areas in local languages, enhancing accessibility.
- The platform also supports jobseekers by offering a one-stop marketplace for overseas employment opportunities.
Source:
https://www.newsonair.gov.in/eam-jaishankar-launches-emigrate-v2-0-web-portal-mobile-app/
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