Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India on October 14 launched the revamped e-Migrate portal and mobile app, aimed at facilitating safe and legal overseas travel for its citizens. The initiative seeks to improve the ease of mobility for Indian labour while ensuring their safety and wellbeing abroad.
Speaking at the launch, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar highlighted the Government’s commitment to enhance ease of living and promote people-centric governance.
“Last year, during the MEA’s campaign for raising awareness about safe and legal mobility channels, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postal stamp with the motto ‘Surakshit Jayen, Prashikshit Jayen’ – ‘Go safe and go well-trained.’ Today’s event reflects that sentiment,” Jaishankar said.
He described the new eMigrate Portal V2.0 as a significant step toward creating “safer, more transparent, and inclusive mobility” for Indian workers abroad.
The portal aligns with Goal 10 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which promotes orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration. Jaishankar stressed that the revamped platform is more than just a digital tool.
“It is a beacon of hope, a symbol of our commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of our workers in foreign lands,” he stated. Jaishankar stressed that while India’s migrant workers contribute greatly to the nation’s economy and global reputation, they often face vulnerabilities abroad. The new platform aims to address these challenges.
