Databank of migrant workers  | IASbaba

Databank of migrant workers 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – Policies and interventions

In news For the first time in India, Tamil Nadu will soon create a digital databank of migrant workers employed in industries, particularly the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and hospitality sectors, across the State.

• The enumeration of workers, along with their profile, will help weed out illegal immigrants and anti-social elements
• It will also help in building a data portal on the industry-wise employment scenario.
• The real-time data management system could be of immense use in the event of an emergency as well.

News Source: TH