Protector of Emigrants (POE) warns people against unauthorized agents while going abroad for jobs
Mangaluru: Warning the people who go abroad for employment, IFS Officer, Protector of Emigrants, Bengaluru (Jurisdiction: Karnataka and Goa) Shubham Singh has said that people should deal only with an authorized agent, certified by the office of the Protector of Emigrants (POE) under Ministry of External Affairs.
He was speaking to Vartha Bharati in an interview on his visit to Mangaluru to review the operations and functioning of authorized agencies and to check on unauthorized agencies in the region.
“Agencies that recruit people for jobs abroad should obtain certification from the Protector of Emigrants (POE) that operates under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). There are only 20 agencies in the state that are registered with the POE” Shubham Singh told Vartha Bharati.
He also added that the POE has initiated a crackdown on the agencies that are operating illegally in the state including in Mangaluru and are recruiting people for jobs abroad.
The office of POEs started operating in Karnataka from December after a long-standing demand from the government. It is responsible for protecting the interests of Indians migrating abroad for jobs. Shubham opined that much has changed ever since the POEs started operating in the state. There is a lot of awareness in the public sector.
“Those who are going abroad for employment and want to contact us can do so through our official website or telephone to confirm the authenticity of the agencies they are dealing with” he added.
“Our primary duty is to ensure that the rights of migrants from Karnataka are protected and that their rights are not violated. We are also the authorized body to grant permissions to the companies and agencies who recruit people for jobs abroad” Shubham added.
“With the help of police and local authorities, the POE also campaigns against the illegal entities and agencies that hire people for jobs in abroad. We also are working to raise awareness through our programs to ensure that those who go abroad for work are not exposed to frauds and violation of their rights in any way.
“Any worker and employee who has gone abroad for work and is facing a violation of his rights, we provide assistance to them through the Indian Embassy in that particular country. The agency at fault and defrauding people will be tried under the law for violating the rights of the people.” Shubham further said.
“The Bangalore office, which is functioning under the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, has jurisdiction over Karnataka and Goa and is fully operational. There are currently 20 official recruiting agencies in Karnataka. Seven of them are operating in Mangaluru.
“The list of 51 foreign recruiting agents operating in Karnataka has already been checked by the police department. The other 280 agents are operating without authorization, POE is investigating them. During my Mangaluru visit, I met 30 unauthorized agents. They’ve been warned not to violate the Immigration Act and they are advised to register themselves with the POE.
“Some had no idea how to register. So there is a good response. Three of you have already started the process for registration” he said.
Speaking about the COVID pandemic and the economic crisis abroad, Shubham said it was a temporary scenario and things will change for better. Businesses will reopen after the pandemic ends and that will bring more job opportunities for people.
“The recruitment process has begun in some countries over the past few weeks. Skype interviews have begun for employees in several sectors, including drivers, mechanics, and technicians. Therefore, those looking for employment abroad and those who wish to go abroad should deal through authorized recruitment agents only”.
“The POE office will respond to complaints, grievances against any agents within one hour. I guarantee that we will respond to all the complaints. Prospective agents who wish to register with the POE office can also obtain the registration permit by submitting the documents mentioned on the Emigrate.gov.in website for their registration”. Contact no: 8025711499/599.
List of Karnataka’s authorized recruiters of people for jobs abroad:
The Ameen Group Bengaluru, JOBKRAFT Bengaluru, Rehman Enterprises Bengaluru, Seema Enterprises Bengaluru, Euthalia HR Solutions PVT LTD Bengaluru, DURU Cooperation PVT Bengaluru, KSUWSSB Bengaluru, KVTSDC Bengaluru, International Outsourcing Consulting Services Bengaluru, M/S DKN Advisory Bengaluru, HR Consultancy Bangalore (Bengaluru), Careers International Mangaluru, M/S Royal Source Manpower Solutions LLP Moodbidri, Everserve Consultants PVT Mangaluru, Roywin Recruiters Bantwal, Suhan Travel Mangaluru, Gemini Enterorise Mangaluru, ASMAX Consultants Mangaluru, Al Wahid Recruiter Dharwad, Buraq Consultancy Hubballi.
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Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.
A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.
Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.
After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.
Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.
Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.
