Question : CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT

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(a) whether it is proposed to set up a Central Council for promoting overseas employment;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the council will be responsible for the safety of Indian employees working overseas;

(d)ifso, the details thereof and;

(e) the time by which the council is likely to be constituted?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)

(a) to (e) Yes Sir. The proposal to set up Council for Promotion of Overseas Employment (CPOE) is under consideration of the Government.