(a) whether the Government has signed any MoU with the Government of Afghanistan in respect of protection and welfare of emigrants;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the security measures taken to protect the Indian workers in Afghanistan?
MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The security agencies of Afghanistan have always extended their support to provide security to Indian workers both
at the place of stay and work. Moreover, most of the Indian workers work inside US bases in Afghanistan. These bases are generally secure and the welfare aspects for these workers are looked after by the US authorities.