External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the e-Migrate 2.0 web and mobile app on Thursday, signalling a significant step forward in India’s commitment to secure and transparent mobility for migrant workers.
Jaishankar emphasised that the new portal symbolises the government’s continued goal to protect the rights and welfare of Indian workers overseas, particularly in line with Prime Minister Modi’s slogan, “Surakshit Jaayen, Prashikshit Jaayen.”
This updated e-Migrate platform not only intends to speed operations, but it also emphasises the overarching goal of encouraging orderly and lawful migration as established in the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The new portal provides 24-hour multilingual hotline services, Digilocker integration, and access to insurance and digital payments through the State Bank of India, which improves ease and security for workers abroad.
At the event, Jaishankar voiced confidence in India’s ability to meet global demand for qualified workers, particularly in the Gulf. He emphasised the considerable improvements in India’s passport issuing and how this site promotes India’s role in global mobility.
