Question : SUICIDES AMONG INDIAN WORKERS IN GULF



(a) Wether there is an alarming increase in suicides among Indian workers abroad, particularly in Gulf countries;

(b) If so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons attributed for the same;

(c) The number of cases reported in this regard during the last three years, year-wise and country -wise;

(d) Whether the Government has made arrangements to open counselling centres to offer assistance to the expatriates; and

(e) If so, the details in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (VAYALAR RAVI)

(a) to (e): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.