The government is considering to set up three NRI welfare centres in US,
Malaysia and Gulf. Inaugurating a private television channel 'PIO TV' for
the Indian expatriate community, in New Delhi, the Union Minister for
Overseas Affairs Shri Vayalar Ravi stated that launching of the TV channel
for Non-Indian Residents (NRIs) and People of Indian Origins (PIOs) is a
good initiative. The channel was launched on an Indian Internet Television
(IPTV) platform.
On the occasion, the Minister said that the Ministry of Overseas Indian
Affairs is taking several measures for the welfare of NRIs, PIOs and
Indian workers abroad. He said that government is planning to set up a
university for NRIs and PIOs. Shri Vayalar Ravi also informed that the
Ministry is considering to amend the Emigration Act, 1983 to ensure
protection and welfare of Indian workers abroad. He added that several
other measures for the benefit of Indian workers have been undertaken by
the Ministry, which includes streamlining of the emigration process,
signing of Memorandum of Understanding with the major labour importing
countries.
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(Release ID :19951)