Safeguarding the interests of Indian Labourers Abroad
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked by Shri Brijendra Singh Ola sought information on whether Indian labourers abroad are engaged in jobs other than those for which they were sent, and about legal provisions, registration requirements, and government measures to safeguard their interests. The Ministry of External Affairs provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Shri Brijendra Singh Ola (asked), Ministry of External Affairs (answered)
What the government said
- 131 complaints of job substitution registered on eMigrate portal (2021-2026)
- 157 grievances settled
- 9 Recruiting Agents' Registration Certificates suspended
- 58 Foreign Employers placed under Prior Approval Category
- PBBY insurance scheme: 87,10,423 policies issued (2006-March 2026)
- MoUs signed with GCC countries and Jordan for labour cooperation
- Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendras in key locations
Points worth noting
- No specific legal provision mentioned for prohibiting job substitution without consent
- No mandatory registration requirement for workers with Indian Missions stated
- Annexure A lists 58 Foreign Employers under Prior Approval Category
- Annexure B lists MoUs with GCC countries and Jordan
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q81 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 24.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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