The Progress made so far for implementing e-Governance in migration management includes completion of the following:

(i) As is where is Report analyzing the deficiency in the emigration system.

(ii) The Business Process Re-Engineering Report required to implement the project.

(iii) Design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance services for the Project, on a Public Private Partnership basis.

Based on the technical parameters in the design report, a ‘Request for Proposal’ has been issued inviting offers for implementation of the Project including providing all hardware, software and networking for the entire project.

The Project will bring changes in processes and technology which will result in significant improvement in the overall experience of an emigrant worker by enhancing the quality of services to emigrant workers. The Project will also enable better enforcement of regulatory compliance and service delivery standards of recruiters and help prevent illegal recruitment and the exploitation of workers. The Project will establish interfaces among key stakeholders that are easy to access and to introduce systems that simplify different processes in the emigration cycle and improve their effectiveness. The Project is aimed at transforming the emigration process into becoming a simple transparent, effective and efficient process.

This information was given by the Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri Vayalar Ravi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha