eMigrate project

About e-Migrate Portal: 

• 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
  • 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.
  • The revamped system integrates with Digilocker, enabling secure, paperless document submission.
  • Additionally, a partnership with Common Service Centres (CSCs) will expand immigration services to rural areas in local languages, enhancing accessibility.
  • The platform also supports job-seekers by offering a one-stop marketplace for overseas employment opportunities.

Q1: What is a DigiLocker?

It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) under the Digital India programme in 2015. It is a government approved application and is ideally maintained with strict security protocols framed by officials.

Source: India launches revamped e-Migrate web portal and mobile app to help to promote safe and legal mobility