A new Emigration Bill will replace the existing one in view of a Criterion transfer in the nature, pattern, directions and volume of migration over the last 35 years. According to the proposal made by the External Affairs Ministry, the Emigration bill 2019 proposes to constitute an Emigration Management Authority [EMA] by the Centre to ensure the overall welfare and protection of emigrants.According to the proposed Bill, two new bureau of Emigration Administration will be set up in this connection.The bureaus will take care of day-to-day operational matters. These will be responsible for all emigration-related issues as well as the welfare and protection of Indian nationals abroad. It will be the overarching authority to provide policy guidance, undertaking a comprehensive review and stocktaking on emigration management related matters.The EMA will be led by a secretary-level officer from the External Affairs Ministry, the nodal Ministry for all emigration-related matters and will have representation from the Home Ministry and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
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