Lok Sabha Question No. 3411 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Database for Indian Migrant Workers
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3411

ANSWERED ON - 08/08/2025

DATABASE FOR INDIAN MIGRANT WORKERS

3411. SHRI RAMASAHAYAM RAGHURAM REDDY

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether   the   Government   has   a   designated   and   periodically updated State-wise database for Indian Migrant workers in Foreign Countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, gender-wise for Telangana;
- (c)   whether   any   steps   have   been   taken   by   the   Government   to address issues faced by migrant workers from Telangana, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)   the   details   of   grievance   redressal   mechanisms   available   for these migrant workers and its operational   mechanism?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) & (b) Ministry   maintains   data   in   respect   of   Indian   workers, holding Emigration Check Required (ECR) passports, proceeding for employment   to   any   of   the   18   notified   ECR   category   countries, through   e-Migrate   portal. State-wise   data   on   the   number   of Emigration Clearances (ECs) granted in the last five years (January 2020 to June 2025) is given in Annexure-I.   Gender-wise data of ECs issued in respect of Telangana State is given in Annexure - II.

(c)&(d)  The  Government of India accords highest priority to the safety, protection and wellbeing of Indian workers abroad, including those from Telangana. There are established channels to enable them to reach out to the Embassy/Consulate in case they need any assistance. They can contact the Embassy/Consulate through walkin, email, multilingual 24x7 emergency numbers, Whatsapp number, grievance   redressal   portal   like   MADAD/CPGRAMS/eMigrate,   and social  media etc.There are dedicated Labour Wings for handling such matters. Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra has been set up in key locations such as New Delhi, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Kuala Lumpur to provide guidance and counselling to the Indian workers.

On receipt of  any   complaint   or   grievance   from   Indian   nationals including labourers, the Embassy/Consulate pro-actively takes it up with the concerned Foreign Employer (FE) and, if needed, the work place of the aggrieved worker is also visited. The issues are also taken up with the local Labour Department and other concerned authorities of the host country for redressal.

Indian Missions/Posts regularly organize Open Houses and Consular Camps in remote areas to get feedback from Indian workers residing in such areas and to address their grievances, if any. On receipt of complaint from or on behalf of the emigrant, the same is taken up pro-actively with concerned Foreign Employer (FE) and the work place   of   the   aggrieved   worker   is   also   visited,   if   required.   The complaints pertaining to employment issues are also taken up with the local labour department and other relevant authorities of the host country for prompt redressal.

Further, as additional safeguard for protection and safety of the Female domestic sector workers, Government has authorized only State run Recruiting Agencies (RAs) to recruit Indian female workers holding ECR category passports for overseas employment in Gulf and   other   notified   ECR   Countries   through   the   e-Migrate   Portal.

Moreover, there is a minimum age criteria of 30 years for female workers holding ECR category passport for overseas employment to protect them against exploitation. The Embassy/Consulate also utilizes the Indian Community Welfare Fund   (ICWF)   from   time   to   time   to   provide   financial   and   legal assistance to Indian nationals in distress on a means-tested basis. Under ICWF, the major assistance includes Boarding & Lodging, Air Passage   to   India,   Legal   Assistance,   Emergency   Medical   Care, Transportation of Mortal Remains to India, and Payment of Small Fines and Penalties.

## ANNEXURE-I

| Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   | Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   | Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   | Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   | Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   | Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   | Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   | Total No. of ECs granted during the last five years(01/01/2020 to 30/06/3035) - State-wise   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| State                                                                                        | 2020                                                                                         | 2021                                                                                         | 2022                                                                                         | 2023                                                                                         | 2024                                                                                         | 2025                                                                                         | Total                                                                                        |
| ANDAMAN & NICOBAR                                                                            | 2                                                                                            |                                                                                              | 11                                                                                           | 5                                                                                            | 25                                                                                           | 1                                                                                            | 44                                                                                           |
| ANDHRA PRADESH                                                                               | 3,882                                                                                        | 5,482                                                                                        | 19,347                                                                                       | 16,387                                                                                       | 16,615                                                                                       | 9,604                                                                                        | 71,317                                                                                       |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH                                                                            |                                                                                              | 1                                                                                            | 3                                                                                            | 4                                                                                            | 6                                                                                            | 5                                                                                            | 19                                                                                           |
| ASSAM                                                                                        | 566                                                                                          | 395                                                                                          | 3,594                                                                                        | 3,451                                                                                        | 3,095                                                                                        | 1,814                                                                                        | 12,915                                                                                       |
| BIHAR                                                                                        | 13,911                                                                                       | 24,527                                                                                       | 60,945                                                                                       | 67,548                                                                                       | 72,523                                                                                       | 44,750                                                                                       | 284,204                                                                                      |
| CHANDIGARH                                                                                   | 30                                                                                           | 45                                                                                           | 346                                                                                          | 252                                                                                          | 197                                                                                          | 83                                                                                           | 953                                                                                          |
| CHHATTISGARH                                                                                 | 33                                                                                           | 24                                                                                           | 126                                                                                          | 113                                                                                          | 140                                                                                          | 71                                                                                           | 507                                                                                          |
| DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI                                                                         | 2                                                                                            |                                                                                              | 3                                                                                            | 7                                                                                            | 2                                                                                            | 1                                                                                            | 15                                                                                           |
| DAMAN & DIU                                                                                  | 11                                                                                           | 9                                                                                            | 16                                                                                           | 31                                                                                           | 19                                                                                           | 20                                                                                           | 106                                                                                          |
| DELHI                                                                                        | 388                                                                                          | 508                                                                                          | 1,569                                                                                        | 1,575                                                                                        | 1,505                                                                                        | 945                                                                                          | 6,490                                                                                        |

| GOA              | 105   | 262    | 622    | 420    | 374    | 218   | 2,001   |
|------------------|-------|--------|--------|--------|--------|-------|---------|
| GUJARAT          | 1,494 | 1,583  | 3,438  | 3,825  | 4,212  | 2,414 | 16,966  |
| HARYANA          | 314   | 459    | 1,232  | 1,326  | 1,354  | 904   | 5,589   |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 115   | 145    | 414    | 437    | 389    | 200   | 1,700   |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR  | 1,095 | 992    | 4,868  | 5,264  | 4,322  | 2,411 | 18,952  |
| JHARKHAND        | 831   | 1,481  | 4,322  | 4,326  | 4,760  | 2,824 | 18,544  |
| KARNATAKA        | 1,476 | 2,143  | 5,700  | 6,209  | 5,811  | 3,361 | 24,700  |
| KERALA           | 8,487 | 10,560 | 16,253 | 18,469 | 16,653 | 7,300 | 77,722  |
| LADAKH           |       |        |        | 1      | 3      | 2     | 6       |
| LAKSHADWEEP      |       |        | 2      | 3      | 1      | 4     | 10      |
| MADHYA PRADESH   | 220   | 232    | 1,367  | 1,335  | 1,136  | 658   | 4,948   |
| MAHARASHTRA      | 2,592 | 2,828  | 6,846  | 7,559  | 6,365  | 3,590 | 29,780  |
| MANIPUR          | 4     | 9      | 13     | 24     | 63     | 29    | 142     |
| MEGHALAYA        | 3     | 3      | 11     | 11     | 7      | 5     | 40      |

| MIZORAM       |        |          |          | 2        | 1        |          | 3         |
|---------------|--------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|-----------|
| NAGALAND      | 1      | 4        | 2        | 3        | 5        | 2        | 17        |
| ODISHA        | 2,199  | 4,179    | 6,726    | 6,691    | 5,952    | 2,543    | 28,290    |
| PUDUCHERRY    | 75     | 123      | 318      | 386      | 326      | 140      | 1,368     |
| PUNJAB        | 3,317  | 5,983    | 10,654   | 11,505   | 12,575   | 8,609    | 52,643    |
| RAJASTHAN     | 6,126  | 11,345   | 28,819   | 24,441   | 26,050   | 15,003   | 111,784   |
| SIKKIM        | 1      |          | 4        | 5        | 5        | 6        | 21        |
| TAMIL NADU    | 6,476  | 8,830    | 23,556   | 27,010   | 21,219   | 9,528    | 96,619    |
| TELANGANA     | 2,984  | 4,375    | 11,990   | 10,372   | 9,850    | 5,642    | 45,213    |
| TRIPURA       | 248    | 145      | 1,197    | 1,401    | 1,139    | 693      | 4,823     |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 28,911 | 35,222   | 123,697  | 142,547  | 138,266  | 81,030   | 549,673   |
| UTTARAKHAND   | 821    | 864      | 3,627    | 3,744    | 3,239    | 1,566    | 13,861    |
| WEST BENGAL   | 7,425  | 9,917    | 31,788   | 31,628   | 28,863   | 15,358   | 124,979   |
| Total         | 94,145 | 1,32,675 | 3,73,426 | 3,98,317 | 3,87,067 | 2,21,334 | 16,06,964 |

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| Total No. of ECs granted for Telangana Gender-wise for the period 01/01/2020 to 30/06/2025   | Total No. of ECs granted for Telangana Gender-wise for the period 01/01/2020 to 30/06/2025   | Total No. of ECs granted for Telangana Gender-wise for the period 01/01/2020 to 30/06/2025   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Year                                                                                         | Gender                                                                                       | EC Count                                                                                     |
| 2020                                                                                         | Female                                                                                       | 71                                                                                           |
|                                                                                              | Male                                                                                         | 2913                                                                                         |
| 2021                                                                                         | Female                                                                                       | 120                                                                                          |
|                                                                                              | Male                                                                                         | 4255                                                                                         |
| 2022                                                                                         | Female                                                                                       | 200                                                                                          |
|                                                                                              | Male                                                                                         | 11790                                                                                        |
| 2023                                                                                         | Female                                                                                       | 221                                                                                          |
|                                                                                              | Male                                                                                         | 10151                                                                                        |
| 2024                                                                                         | Female                                                                                       | 187                                                                                          |

## Annexure-II

|      | Male   | 9663   |
|------|--------|--------|
| 2025 | Female | 76     |
|      | Male   | 5566   |
|      | TOTAL  |        |
|      |        | 45213  |

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