Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Jharkhand Govt Contact Stranded Migrant Workers in Tunisia
Imagine some workers from a state in India called Jharkhand went to a country far away called Tunisia to work.
They were supposed to help build something with big wires.
But, they say the company that hired them hasn't paid them for a long time, like three months!
They also say the company makes them work too much.
The workers are sad and want to go home, but the company won't let them.
Luckily, the government of Jharkhand found out and is now talking to the workers and the Indian embassy there to help them get back home safely.
Jharkhand Labour department has contacted 48 migrant workers from the state stranded in Tunisia.
The workers allege they have not been paid wages for three months and are being forced to work overtime.
A Delhi-based private firm, working under a multinational company, is accused of the labor violations.
The Jharkhand Chief Minister has directed deputy commissioners to ensure the safe return of these workers.
The state government is verifying the workers' documents and coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Tunisia for their repatriation.
- Who
- 48 migrant workers from Jharkhand, India and the Jharkhand Labour department.
- What
- Jharkhand government has established contact with 48 migrant workers stranded in Tunisia, who allege unpaid wages and forced overtime by their employer.
- When
- Contact was established by Friday.
- Where
- Tunisia.
- Why
- The workers are allegedly stranded by a private firm that employed them to lay high transmission wires, failing to pay them wages for three months and forcing overtime.
Migrant Workers' Allegations
Government Action
Employment Conditions
Migrant Workers' Allegations
Workers allege non-payment of wages for three months and forced overtime by the employing firm.
Government Action
The Jharkhand government is in the process of verifying these allegations and the workers' documents.
Return Home
Migrant Workers' Allegations
Workers are reportedly not being allowed to return home by the company and are seeking government assistance.
Government Action
The Jharkhand government is actively working with the Indian Embassy in Tunisia to arrange the safe return of the stranded workers.
- Number of Stranded Workers
- 48
- Location
- Tunisia
- State of Origin
- Jharkhand, India
- Alleged Issues
- Unpaid wages for 3 months, forced overtime
- Employment Facilitator
- Delhi-based private firm