A Closer Look at the ASEEM Portal
The ASEEM Portal is an online platform designed to assist skilled individuals in finding sustainable livelihood opportunities. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched it in 2020 with the aim to provide job opportunities for migrant labourers who returned to their hometowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The portal aims to bridge the gap between the demand and supply of a skilled workforce.
- The portal is accessible at https://smis.nsdcindia.org/.
- It serves as a comprehensive directory of skilled labour in India.
- The primary objective of the portal is to provide a platform that aligns the supply of skilled labour with market demand, thereby facilitating better livelihood opportunities.
- The portal offers valuable insights into workforce data such as supply-demand trends across various states in India, popular job roles from a supply-demand perspective, demographic data and other placement insights, and migration patterns with respect to locations, skills, and salaries.
- The portal provides insights and information on industry requirements in terms of skills, skill gap analysis, key workforce suppliers, major consumers, demand by district, state or cluster, migration patterns, and potential career prospects for job seekers.
- It is an AI-powered portal that provides realtime information, which assists policymakers in making decisions regarding skill development and employment.
- The online portal is also available as a mobile app for smartphones.
- Candidates can register and create a profile to avail the benefits of the portal.
In addition, you can read about the eShram Portal , a National Database on Unorganised Workers.
Benefits of the ASEEM Portal
The ASEEM Portal offers numerous benefits to job seekers, employers, training providers, and government agencies.
Benefits for job seekers include:
- Access to livelihood opportunities.
- Automated profile building on the portal.
- Job matching based on skill sets and interests.
- Opportunities for skill development and training in vernacular languages.
Benefits for employers/aggregators/agencies include:
- Access to a consistent supply of skilled labour.
- Demand creation based on role, location, skills, etc.
- The ability to access, search, and filter candidates based on specific requirements.
Benefits for training providers/partners include:
- Assured placements for deserving candidates.
- Knowledge of skill demands to provide relevant training.
- Higher potential for earnings and growth.
Benefits for government agencies/bodies include:
- Clear visibility of demand.
- Access to information, insights, and opportunities.
- Assistance in policymaking due to a better understanding of workforce demand and supply.
Benefits for migrant workers include:
- The integration of a database of labour migrants in Indian states and overseas citizens who returned to India under the Vande Bharat Mission and filled the SWADES Skill Card with the ASEEM portal.
