State Government warns against illegal foreign job recruitment practices
Bengaluru: The state government has issued a notice urging caution among job seekers as instances of illegal recruitment by unregistered agents for foreign jobs are on the rise.
According to regulations, agencies must obtain a license from the Ministry of External Affairs to recruit workers for overseas employment. However, reports indicate that many agents are operating without this mandatory license.
These illegal agents often use platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and text messages to lure job seekers. They are known to charge exorbitant fees, ranging from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh, for their services.
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One of the key concerns is the lack of transparency from these agents, who often provide minimal contact details and communicate primarily through WhatsApp, making it challenging to verify their authenticity and the legitimacy of the job offers they provide.
The government advises job seekers to exercise caution and verify the credentials of recruitment agents before engaging with them. They also remind workers that reputable employers normally cover expenses such as airfare, meals, accommodation, and insurance for overseas employment.
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13 lakh litres of 'Rail Neer' supplied to train passengers daily: Government
New Delhi (PTI): Approximately 13 lakh litres of packaged drinking water -- 'Rail Neer' -- are being supplied to train passengers across the railway network daily, the government informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
Apprising the Lower House about the Indian Railways' endeavour to provide safe and potable drinking water facilities at all stations, the government also provided zone-wise details of the water vending machines (WVMs) installed there.
"To ensure the quality of drinking water being made available at the railway stations, instructions exist for periodical checking and required corrective action to be taken.
"Regular inspection and maintenance of drinking water facilities is carried out and complaints are attended to promptly," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while responding to a question raised by BJP MP Anup Sanjay Dhotre seeking to know the supply of drinking water at railway stations across the country
"Complaints regarding deficiency in services, including water supply, are received through various channels such as public complaints, web portals, social media, etc. These complaints are received at various levels, including the Railway Board, zonal railways, division office, etc.," Vaishnaw said.
"The complaints so received are forwarded to the concerned wings of Railways and necessary action is taken to check and address them. As receipt of such complaints and action taken thereon is a continuous and dynamic process, a centralised compendium of these is not maintained," he added.
Providing zone-wise details of water vending machines, the minister said 954 such machines have been installed across railway stations.
"The Indian Railways also provides safe and affordable packaged drinking water bottles -- Rail Neer -- approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in trains and at stations," Vaishnaw said.
"Approximately, 13 lakh litres of Rail Neer are being supplied per day to the travelling passengers in trains and at stations across the Indian Railways network," he added.
