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KEY STRATEGIES
ENUMERATION
Creating a platform for enumeration and
skill mapping of workers.
OBJECTIVE
The objective is to support migrant workers with social and financial national schemes. SMC intends to strengthen access of migrant workers to the various national and state-specific social security schemes. SMC also strives to include migrant workers as a part of all urban poverty alleviation programs including shelter services, health services, nutrition and immunization services, and livelihoods programs.
Building a safety net for migrant workers through streamlined linkages to social entitlements and schemes.
ENTITLEMENTS
Enhance access to social, health, and
financial safety schemes.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Improve access to employment through
a digital platform.
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Shri Banchhanidhi Pani, IAS
Municipal Commissioner
Surat Municipal Corporation
Workers are the backbone of our city’s economy and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is committed to strengthen its services for them. SMC is working with its partners to enumerate migrant workers, enhance their access to social and financial entitlements, and spread awareness about national welfare schemes. Through this endeavour, we aim to make Surat a favourable destination and attract workforce and businesses from across the country and globe.
Shri N. V. Upadhyay, GAS
Deputy Commissioner (Deputation)
Surat Municipal Corporation
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is strengthening its data systems and integrating efforts across sectors to maximize its service delivery for citizens, including migrant workers. With the support of stakeholders, we are improving our water, sanitation and health services including COVID-19 infection prevention, tracking and treatment using integrated database.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (City Livelihoods Centre, DAY-NULM)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Digital India Program)
Labour and Employment Department
Food and Civil Supplies Department
Health and Family Welfare Department
Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Urban Management Centre (Technical Support Unit)
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