In which month of 2021 was the All India Survey on Migrant Workers under the overall guidance of an Expert Group came into effect?

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 24 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

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The correct answer is April.Key Points

The All India Survey on Migrant Workers was conducted under the overall guidance of an Expert Group constituted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
It came into effect in April.
The survey aimed to collect data on the socio-economic profile of migrant workers, their skill sets, employment status, and their access to social security benefits.
The survey was conducted in 4,200 sample villages/wards and covered 1.14 lakh migrant workers across all states and union territories of India.
The survey was conducted through a combination of telephonic interviews and face-to-face interviews, following all COVID-19 safety protocols.

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In August 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Employment announced that it would conduct a survey on migrant workers to assess their employment status and skill sets.
In June 2021, the Supreme Court directed the Centre and state governments to conduct a fresh survey to identify and provide relief to migrant workers stranded during the second wave of COVID-19.
In February 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Employment had launched a portal for migrant workers to register themselves and avail welfare schemes.