131 job substitution complaints registered for Indian workers abroad
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.
Shri Brijendra Singh Ola (asked), Ministry of External Affairs (answered)
- 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 Gulf countries including GCC and Jordan
- Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendras in key locations
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Document details
| Official title | Safeguarding the interests of Indian Labourers Abroad |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q81 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 24.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |