External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today inaugurated the eMigrate V2.0 web portal and Mobile App in Delhi. The eMigrate portal has 2.81 lakh registered foreign employers. It promotes safe and legal mobility channels for Indian migrants.

In his address, Dr Jaishankar asserted that the launch of the eMigrate V2.0 portal is a testament to the government’s efforts to create safe, transparent and inclusive mobility for Indians. He said the revamped version of the portal is a symbol of the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of Indian workers in foreign lands. He noted that the need for well-trained workforce around the world is going to increase. The External Affairs Minister highlighted that in the last few years, passport issuance has almost doubled. He said his Ministry has leveraged the use of technology to enhance the efficiency of the eMigrate portal.

Dr Jaishankar was happy to note that the portal will also provide social security to migrants.