Govt. signs MOU with Kuwait for Indian workers |
In a step towards safeguarding Indian workers` interests working abroad, the Indian government has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Kuwait for cooperation on the Recruitment of Domestic Workers. Around 3,00,000 Indian domestic workers are deployed in Kuwait. This includes around 90,000 female domestic workers. The MoU provides a structured framework for cooperation on domestic workers related matters and provides strengthened safeguards for Indian domestic workers including female workers deployed in Kuwait. The MOU is initially valid for a period of five years and incorporates provision for automatic renewal. Under this MOU, a Joint Committee will be set up to follow up the implementation of this MOU. The MOU will promote bilateral cooperation in domestic workers related matters between the two countries.
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