Several measure have been taken from time to time to ensure the protection
and welfare of emigrant workers. With effect from 1st Feb. 2006, a
revamped Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana-2006 (PBBY-2006) has been
implemented. This insurance scheme provides a higher insurance cover of
Rs. 5 lakh to the emigrants, medical cover of Rs. 50,000/- and legal
expenses cover of Rs. 25,000/-.
In addition, comprehensive amendments to the Emigration Act, 1983 to make
the emigration process simple and transparent, promote orderly and humane
emigration and to ensure better protection and welfare of the workers are
underway. Several other measures to streamline the emigration process and
modernize the offices of Protectors of Emigrants and simplification of the
procedure for emigration are also underway.
This Information was given by the Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs,
Shri Vayalar Ravi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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