The Government of India is set to launch a comprehensive database to monitor citizens travelling abroad for employment and educational purposes. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the initiative during an inter-ministerial meeting held on October 8, aimed at tracking both domestic employment and the international movement of Indian citizens. The meeting, which saw Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje present, focused on enhancing collaboration between the Ministry of External Affairs and NITI Aayog to ensure proper oversight and coordination.
The proposed database will gather data on citizens migrating to Emigration Check Required (ECR) and Non-ECR countries, ensuring that both categories are tracked for employment and educational opportunities. Mandaviya stressed the importance of integrating platforms like the National Career Service (NCS), MY Bharat Platform, and eMigrate to offer a unified view of the job market. The initiative also aims to regulate recruiting agencies and address the skill gaps for overseas jobs, with industry associations playing a pivotal role in data collection. The creation of a centralised employment data portal will provide critical insights for policymaking and facilitate job creation both domestically and internationally.
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In parallel, the labour ministry is accelerating discussions on employment-linked incentive (ELI) schemes. Plans are underway to finalize the guidelines and announce three new schemes by the end of November. This follows a series of 15 meetings with stakeholders, including industry representatives, employee organisations, and government officials, as the ministry works to boost employment opportunities and streamline policy efforts in India.
