(a) whether there is a proposal to award a contract for `emigrant` workers under the National e-governance plan;
(b) if so, the details of the proposed contract; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be awarded?
(a) whether there is a proposal to award a contract for `emigrant` workers under the National e-governance plan;
(b) if so, the details of the proposed contract; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be awarded?
MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a) to (c): The government is implementing an e-Governance in Emigration (E-Migrate)
project with an aim to transform emigration process into a simple, transparent, effective
and efficient process. The project involves automation of the emigration process, data
capture and phased interlinking of various stakeholders namely, the offices of the Protector
General of Emigrants (PGE), Protectors of Emigrants (POEs), recruiting agents, Bureau of
Immigration, insurance companies, State Governments and the Indian Missions abroad.
The evaluation of the bids is being carried out for award of contract for the
implementation of the project.