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Indian Envoy Offers Support to Women Workers in Singapore
India’s High Commissioner in Singapore met about 200 Indian women who work there.
Many of the women are domestic helpers or caregivers.
They received health screenings and advice about handling money safely.
The event was part of a program called the One Stop Centre.
The program helps Indian women abroad find support.
Shilpak Ambule said they could contact the Indian High Commission if they had problems.
He also warned them to be careful about financial scams.
A community group helped organize the event and performed cultural programs.
High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule hosted around 200 Indian women working in Singapore.
The gathering included health screenings and consultations on financial transactions under the One Stop Centre initiative.
Many attendees work as domestic helpers and caregivers, and were encouraged to undergo regular health check-ups.
Ambule urged the women to use banking channels and remain cautious amid rising financial scams.
Maharashtra Mandal Singapore supports the initiative, while its youth wing presented cultural performances.
- Who
- High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule hosted around 200 Indian women working in Singapore, with support from Maharashtra Mandal Singapore.
- What
- The gathering provided health screenings, financial-transaction consultations and information about support services.
- Where
- At the Indian High Commission in Singapore.
- When
- The gathering took place on Sunday; the report was datelined Singapore, Aug. 19, and attributed additional details to the High Commission on Wednesday.
- Why
- To reach out to Indian women workers, encourage regular health check-ups, provide assistance and promote safer financial practices.
Key facts
- Host
- Shilpak Ambule, India’s High Commissioner to Singapore
- Participants
- Around 200 Indian women working in Singapore
- Support initiative
- The government’s One Stop Centre initiative for women abroad
- Services offered
- Health screenings and consultations on financial transactions
- Common occupations
- Many attendees work as domestic helpers and caregivers
- Financial advice
- Use banking channels for transactions and exercise caution amid rising financial scams
- Community partner
- Maharashtra Mandal Singapore supports the One Stop Centre and other community initiatives
Quotes
High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule
Indian High Commissioner to Singapore
“If you have any issues anytime, please don’t hesitate to approach us.”
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