by The Government of India imposed lockdown across the country from 24th March 2020 onwards. The objective was to curb the spread of Coronavirus, which is considered to be the Master of Epidemics after having claimed a considerable percentage of lives worldwide.
Lockdown 1.0 was slated to last for 3 weeks from 24th March 2020 until 14th April 2020. Though, the Government extended the lockdown period to reduce load on the healthcare authorities. Lockdown 2.0 was announced until 3rd May 2020, though some restrictions in particular areas were relaxed from 20th May 2020 onwards.
As per the latest notification, Lockdown 3.0 will start from 4th May 2020 and last for 2 weeks. Even so, many restrictions will be eased during Lockdown 3.0.
Also, the country has been divided into red, orange and green zones. And the restrictions for the different zones will vary.
Those wishing to go to the village in Uttar Pradesh, please go to the above link and fill up your application online (गुजरात से उत्तर प्रदेश जाने के लिए लिंक पे क्लिक करे): http://sevafoundationsurat.com/
Click to go to other states from Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश से अन्य राज्य जाने हेतु क्लिक करें ): http://jansunwai.up.nic.in/
Registration Links for State-wise Migrant Worker Initiative
| State Name | Registration Link |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Click Here |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Click Here |
| Assam | Click Here |
| Bihar | Click Here |
| Chhattisgarh | Click Here |
| Goa | Click Here |
| Gujarat | Click Here |
| Haryana | Click Here |
| Himachal Pradesh | Click Here (Active Soon) |
| Jharkhand | Click Here |
| Karnataka | Click Here |
| Kerala | Click Here |
| Madhya Pradesh | Click Here |
| Maharashtra | Click Here |
| Manipur | Click Here |
| Meghalaya | Click Here (Active Soon) |
| Mizoram | Click Here (Active Soon) |
| Nagaland | Click Here (Active Soon) |
| Odisha | Click Here |
| Punjab | Click Here |
| Rajasthan | Click Here |
| Sikkim | Click Here (Active Soon) |
| Tamil Nadu | Click Here |
| Telangana | Click Here |
| Tripura | Click Here (Active Soon) |
| Uttar Pradesh | Click Here |
| Uttarakhand | Click Here |
| West Bengal | Click Here |
As a result of lockdown, many people were unable to travel to their home towns. Migrant workers, students and tourists were stranded due to movement restrictions. The migrant workers were accommodated in shelters. However, the state governments have been taking several measures to help stranded people reach their homes.
Also, the Migrant Workers [State Wise] Pravasi Majdur Scheme has been launched to help those people who are stuck in different cities while ensuring they safely reach their homes.
Both the Central and State Governments are working in unison and have now allowed interstate travel during the lockdown period. The state governments have been instructed to launch their respective portal so people can register themselves for availing safe passage back home.
To travel to your home states and towns, you have to register by filling the Migrant Workers Application Form. Visit the official portal of your respective home state and fill the registration form.
Migrant Workers Registration Process
The different states in India require the stranded persons to complete the online registration process to avail the benefits of the Migrant Workers Scheme. The patrons have to visit the official portals of their home states and comply with the requirements if they wish to travel. Some states have launched the Migrant Workers portal while others will be following suit soon.
Steps to register
- The first step is to browse the online portal as declared by the respective state government
- On the home page, click on the link ‘Registration for Migrant Worker Interstate Travel’
- Enter your contact number when prompted by the system to receive OTP
- Enter OTP and follow by filling the registration form
- As part of the registration process, you have to furnish basic details like name, address, among other personal information
- Follow by uploading the mandatory documents
- After filling the registration form and uploading the compulsory documents, proceed by submitting your application
- Maintain a print copy of your application
- Thereafter, the state authorities will contact you and notify about the exit plan from other states to your home town
Details Required to Register
As mentioned earlier, migrants have to register on the official portal of their home states. They have to fill the registration form, containing different fields. They must provide all the requisite information correctly.
Also, downloading the Aarogya Setu app is mandatory. Some state governments are issuing directives for downloading the app.
In the registration form, you have to provide the following details:
Name
Registered Mobile number
Aarogya setu app status
Gender
Category
Age
Number of family members
Aadhaar Card number
Your home state
Your current state
To register, you have to upload a photograph and copy of your Aadhaar Card as well.
MHA Guidelines for Interstate Travel
The various State Governments have been asked to submit the evacuation plan by the Central Government. Also, the Central Government has laid down guidelines for allowing the evacuation of people and interstate movement of people.
As per the MHA advisory, the state governments and union territories are required to appoint nodal authorities for sending and receiving people.
Social distancing has to be maintained throughout the journey.
If people are looking to travel in groups from one place to another, then the state government has to ensure the practice of social distancing norms.
Each person has to be screened before they are permitted to travel.
Buses or trains are the modes of interstate travel.
Sanitization of all vehicles is compulsory.
Upon reaching their homes, the people will undergo health check-ups and have to be quarantined at home or institutions for 14 days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q) What should migrant workers who are stuck outside their state do?
A) They have to visit the official portal of their home state (when available) to register.
Q) What are the requisite documents to register for Migrant Worker Interstate Travel?
A) To register, migrant workers need to produce their Aadhaar card, photograph or Passport copy, unorganized sector working certificate, and temporary as well as permanent address proof.
Q) If anybody is displaying Covid-19 symptoms, will they be allowed to travel?
A) Yes, such people can travel. Though, they have to take the necessary precautions. Also, they have to be quarantined for 14 days at home or stipulated centers after reaching their home towns.
Q) Will the government provide transportation or do we have to arrange our own transport?
A) You can avail both options. However, if you can arrange for your own transport, mention the details in the registration form. Otherwise, the government will offer transportation facilities.
Q) Do I have to install the Aarogya Setu app?
A) Some states are asking the travelers to download the app.
Q) After reaching home is home quarantine a must for all?
The MHA advisory states that the migrant worker will undergo a complete health check-up after they reach their home states. Also, they have to be quarantined at home for 14 days. More so, the Government could advise quarantine at the selected centers to some persons if they find the need to do so.
