Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Indian envoy meets distressed women workers in Oman
The Indian Ambassador to Oman, Prashant Pise, met with Indian women who are domestic workers in Oman and are facing problems.
These women are staying at a shelter run by the Indian Embassy.
The ambassador listened to their complaints and promised to help solve their issues quickly.
Some of these women have been treated badly by their employers, not paid, or forced to work very long hours.
One woman, Shabnam Begum, said she was promised a good job but instead was made to work long hours without pay and was treated poorly.
The Indian Embassy is working to help these women and has agreements with Gulf countries to protect Indian workers.
Indian Ambassador Prashant Pise met distressed Indian women domestic workers in Oman.
The embassy provides free boarding and lodging to distressed workers.
Grievances were heard, and prompt action was assured by the embassy's Community Affairs team.
Shabnam Begum alleged abuse, non-payment of wages, and confiscation of her phone.
India has labour agreements with Gulf countries to address worker welfare.
- Who
- Indian Ambassador to Oman, Prashant Pise, and distressed Indian women domestic workers
- What
- Meeting to address grievances of distressed workers
- When
- Monday, July 20
- Where
- Oman
- Why
- To address reports of abuse, exploitation, and non-payment of wages
- Ambassador
- Prashant Pise
- Location
- Oman
- Workers Affected
- Indian women domestic workers
- Facilities Provided
- Free boarding and lodging
- Action Assured
- Prompt resolution of grievances
- Notable Case
- Shabnam Begum's allegations of abuse
- Agreements
- Labour and manpower cooperation with Gulf countries