August 4th 2025.
On Monday, in the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo kicked off a new initiative by inaugurating the state's first Mobile Migrant Resource Centre. The aim of this centre is to raise awareness about the issue of distress migration in select blocks of Ganjam and Kendrapara districts.
This project is a result of a collaborative effort between the Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Department of Odisha, the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the International Organisation for Migration, and the United Nations Migrant Multi-Partner Trust Fund. These organizations have joined hands to address the growing concern of distress migration in the state.
During the inauguration ceremony, Singh Deo, who also heads the high-level task force formed by the state government to tackle distress migration, shared his thoughts on the matter. He stated that the government has taken several steps to empower women, youth, and returning migrant workers through various livelihood development programs. He further added that these efforts have begun to bear fruit as people are now becoming more self-reliant and finding employment opportunities in their own areas. The Deputy Chief Minister expressed his hope that the Mobile Migrant Resource Centre would play a crucial role in reducing the number of distressed migrants and creating awareness about the issue.
The government has also set up a toll-free helpline number, 1800-345-7885, for migrants to seek assistance in case of any emergency situations. This step is aimed at providing support to potential migrants and developing a structured framework to address migration challenges, as stated by the Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Department, Arabinda Kumar Padhee.
Overall, the Mobile Migrant Resource Centre is a crucial step towards mitigating the issue of distress migration in Odisha. It is expected to provide much-needed support and resources to those in need and pave the way for sustainable solutions to address this pressing issue.
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