10 years on, ‘Swabhiman’ turns an outdated portal
The Hindu
Website to book services of skilled labourers in need of technical support
A web-based solution launched by the district administration nearly ten years ago for the public to book the service of skilled labourers at an affordable rate and create better employment opportunities is now close to extinction. Swabhiman, the exclusive portal which came into existence in 2010, is hardly available now. It lacks the technical support to move in pace with the time. When the new entrants in the field make use of user-friendly mobile applications and vibrant customer support, the Swabhiman team is moving at a slow pace with an outdated telephone booking system. The total number of enrolled labourers in Swabhiman, which stood at 500 at the time of its launch, is only 100 now. Though there had been over 25 different categories with specialised labourers, only five categories comprising coconut climbers, electricians, plumbers and masons are available now for service.More Related News
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