Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Telangana Offers ₹5 Lakh Ex Gratia to Families of Deceased Gulf Migrants
Many people from Telangana who work in Gulf countries are dying due to accidents, health issues, and suicide.
The new government in Telangana is giving ₹5 lakh to the families of these workers to help them.
This money is for families whose loved ones died in any of 7 Gulf countries, no matter what caused their death.
Families must apply through their local district office to get this money.
Deaths of Telangana migrant workers in Gulf countries increasing
Congress government introduces ₹5 lakh ex gratia for families
Scheme covers deaths in 7 Gulf countries, any cause
Eligible families must apply through district collectors
Telangana is the only state offering such compensation
- Who
- Telangana migrant workers in Gulf countries
- What
- Increasing deaths, ex gratia of ₹5 lakh
- When
- After December 12, 2023
- Where
- Seven Gulf countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE)
- Why
- To support families of deceased migrant workers
Congress Government's Stance
Previous BRS Government's Stance
Financial Support
Congress Government's Stance
Introduced ₹5 lakh ex gratia for families of deceased Gulf migrants
Previous BRS Government's Stance
No such financial support; only personal assistance by some ministers and MLAs
- Ex Gratia Amount
- ₹5 lakh
- Eligible Countries
- Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
- Eligible Family Members
- Spouse, children, parents in order of priority
- Application Deadline
- Six months from death or receipt of body
- Applications Submitted
- 120 (as of reporting)
- Amount Disbursed
- To 165 families
