SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch)

Published: 22nd Feb, 2021

Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) recently unveiled ‘SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch)’- a dynamic job portal.

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Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) recently unveiled ‘SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch)’- a dynamic job portal.

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What is SAKSHAM?

SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch) is a dynamic portal for jobs/ mapping the skills of Shramiks vis-à-vis requirements of MSMEs and other industries all across the country.
The pilot portal originally initiated with two districts is now being launched as an all India portal.
Objective: The portal will map the skills of Shramiks vis-à-vis requirements of MSMEs to directly connect Shramiks with MSMEs and facilitate placement of 10 lakh blue-collar jobs.
Key Features:
- A dynamic job portal - opportunity for Shramiks and MSMEs
- Facilitate creation of 10 lakh blue collar jobs
- Direct connect between Shramiks and MSMEs, no middleman in between
- Minimise migration of Shramiks – job opportunity in proximate MSMEs

How does it work?

The portal with the demand and supply data uses algorithm and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, for geo spatial information on demand and availability of Shramiks.
It also provides analysis on skill training programmes of Shramiks.
The data / information pertaining to the Shramiks and the industries (especially MSME) are being updated automatically through various whatsapp and other links.

Genesis

The genesis of SAKSHAM took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The lockdown imposed in the wake of the pandemic left lakhs of migrant labourers without work across India, forcing them to return home.
The pilot portal originally initiated with two districts is now being launched as an all India portal.

About TIFAC

The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), an autonomous technology think tank under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
It was set up in 1988.
It works to look ahead in technology domain, assess the technology trajectories, and support innovation by networked actions in select areas of national importance.

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