Rehabilitation Pack For Keralites in Saudi Arab

June 9 2013

Kerala is all set to launch a “broad rehabilitation package” for Indian expatriates returning from Saudi Arabia following the strict implementation of the new Nitaqat labor policy. This was revealed by K.C. Joseph, minister for nonresident Keralite affairs, at a press conference here yesterday.

Joseph said: “The rehabilitation package for Keralite workers returning from Saudi Arabia would be rolled out soon.” Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao, Deputy Chief of the Mission Sibi George and other senior Indian diplomats were present at the luncheon press briefing. Joseph also spoke about a pilot survey being conducted by his government to ascertain the number and the conditions of Keralites working overseas.

The minister said the Saudi authorities must also be thanked for their “kind and humanitarian approach” to the issue. Saudi Arabia has given expat workers until July 3 to comply with the new obligations, with an amnesty on illegal workers until then. Asked to share features of the proposed rehabilitation package, he said the Kerala government is working on the modalities to launch the scheme.

Asked to explain the details of the state-funded survey for nonresident Keralites, Joseph said an online facility is in place to participate in the survey. “Also, a door-to-door survey to collect the basic details about NRKs in the state began last month,” said the minister, adding that the survey will be completed this month. He noted that his government is working on several infrastructure projects including a project to boost air links between the Gulf and Kerala.

Source– http://www.menafn.com/1093642605/Saudi-Kerala-offers-rehab-package-to-returnees

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