Skill mapping, reviving MSME clusters to resolve reverse migration problem

Skill mapping, along with reviving of the MSME clusters will help in resolving the reverse migration problem. Notably, during the Covid-19 pandemic, reverse migration emerged as a major challenge for the States and the industries.

After the lockdowns were announced, the nation witnessed a mass exodus of migrant workers from major cities towards their home States. The sudden rise in the number of unemployed workers returning posed several challenges for the State governments. Some States have implemented schemes with a focus on education and skill development to create employment opportunities.