Centre to help Indian workers abroad

The Indian Worker Resource Centre (IWRC) at Dubai, UAE was set up in November, 2010. The Centre guides and helps Indian workers by way of disseminating information, registering, responding and monitoring complaints. The Centre has a 24X7 helpline and redresses grievances and provides counseling. According to information received, Indian embassies in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Yemen, and Lebanon have also established 24X7 helpline.

The Ministry has advised to Indian Missions in Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries to establish such centres in their Missions.

This information was given by Minister of State Overseas Indian Affairs and External Affairs General Retd. V.K. Singh in Rajya Sabha today.

YSK/ Uma