8 months ago
NRIs Seek Stronger Protections in Overseas Mobility Bill
Some important people in India who help others living abroad met with lawmakers in New Delhi.
They asked for stronger rules to protect Indian workers who go to other countries, especially in the Middle East.
They said these workers often face problems like being treated unfairly, not having their contracts honored, and not having anyone to help them when they have complaints.
The lawmakers promised to look into these concerns when they discuss the new bill in Parliament.
This bill is supposed to make things better for workers going abroad by giving them more rights and support.
Mandha Bheem Reddy and Chennamaneni Srinivas Rao met with MPs in New Delhi to discuss protections for Indian migrant workers.
They urged for the Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 to include strong safeguards for workers' rights, safety, and welfare.
Key concerns included contract violations, lack of grievance redressal, and exploitation by recruitment agents.
The MPs assured that the concerns would be examined during discussions on the Bill in Parliament.
The Bill aims to regulate overseas employment and improve support systems for Indian emigrants.
- Who
- Mandha Bheem Reddy and Chennamaneni Srinivas Rao, members of the NRI advisory committee, along with several MPs
- What
- Urged for stronger protections for Indian migrant workers in the Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- When
- During a four-day visit to New Delhi
- Why
- To address issues faced by Indian emigrants, especially in Gulf countries, and to ensure the Bill safeguards their rights, safety, and welfare
Key facts
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Bill Name
- Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025
- Key Figures
- Mandha Bheem Reddy, Chennamaneni Srinivas Rao
- MPs Met
- D.K. Aruna, K.R. Suresh Reddy, Dr Mallu Ravi, Suresh Shetkar, Dr Kadiyam Kavya, Gaddam Vamsi Krishna, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy
- Main Concerns
- Contract violations, lack of grievance redressal, exploitation by agents
