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Introduction
Migration and movement integral element in history of mankind ILO classified- settlement migration and contract migration, GCC under contract migration post 1970s oil boom, govt. used oil revenue for building infrastructure, housing and economy expansion Unskilled and low skilled labors , affected by labor markets in both destination & home countries
10% reservation in pvt. Employment sector comprising small and medium enterprises, labor inspectors and police officers conducting raids, 2 miilion foreign workers will lose job) Indian govt. taking initiative to rehabilitate them, Kerala state announces self employment scheme Legal Framework: Emigration Act of 1983 (1922)- Protector General of Emigrants (PGE), recruiting agents need to be registered(Sec 10), keep an eye on unscrupulous agents; Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF); Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana; Pension and Life Insurance Fund; Overseas Workers Resource Centre(New Delhi,24*7 helpline); Indian Workers Resource Centre(Dubai), individual laws of GCC countries
Conclusion
Over the years working conditions, wages, living conditions deteriorated, migration costs have increased, restrictions have also increased. Govt. should be equipped with rehabilitation plan, check illegal migration, repeal Emigration Act of 1983, human rights of workers, make laws more active and take care of Indian interest.