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08/08/23 06:30 AM IST

Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ for registration of migrant workers

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  • The ‘Athidhi portal’, a user-friendly web portal to expedite the registration process for migrant workers in Kerala and introduce a unique identification system, launched recently.
Features
  • Its primary objective is to speed up the registration of migrant workers, especially in the aftermath of two appalling sexual crimes against minors.
  • One such incident involved the abduction, rape, and murder of a five-year-old girl from Aluva in Ernakulam District, allegedly by a migrant worker from Bihar.
  • The state is determined to strengthen its measures to protect vulnerable individuals and uphold their rights.
  • The Kerala government is planning to establish help desks at railway stations, where guest workers often arrive in large numbers.
  • These help desks will provide valuable assistance to the workers, guiding them through the registration process and ensuring their inclusion in the system.
  • Contractors and employers will play a crucial role in registering the workers in the portal, ensuring that all necessary information is entered accurately.
  • The enrolling officer will then carefully examine the details provided and issue a unique ID to each worker.
  • This identification system will help keep track of the workers and facilitate efficient management of their records.
Significance
  • The Athidhi portal goes beyond merely expediting the registration process.
  • It is designed to collect vital information about migrant workers to ensure they have access to social security measures.
  • By creating a unique identification system, the portal will help protect the rights of the workers and offer them a sense of security in an unfamiliar environment.
Source- PIB

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