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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UDF leaders see local body poll trends as pointer to 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Buoyed by the strong performance of the Congress-led UDF in the local body polls, KPCC president Sunny Joseph said on Saturday that the front's results indicated the people had rejected the LDF government.
According to early trends, the UDF was leading in more grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities and corporations than the LDF.
The local body polls were held in two phases in the state earlier this week.
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Speaking to reporters here, Joseph said the people of Kerala had extended their support to the UDF.
"We could expose the LDF government’s anti-people stance and the people understood it. The LDF’s fake propaganda was rejected by the people. The UDF is moving towards a historic victory," he said.
He said a united effort, proper preparations, good candidate selection and hard work had resulted in the Congress and the UDF’s victory in the elections.
Asked about the prospects in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Joseph said the party was studying the matter and would comment later.
LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan said the results would be closely examined.
According to him, the government had done everything possible for the people.
"Why such a verdict happened will be examined at the micro level. People’s opinion will be considered and further steps will be taken," he said.
He added that decisions would be taken after analysing the results. "If any corrective measures are required, we will initiate them and move forward," he said.
AICC leader K C Venugopal said the results showed that people had begun ousting those who, he alleged, were responsible for the loss of gold at Lord Ayyappa’s temple.
"This trend will continue in the Assembly elections as well. It is an indication that the people are ready to bring down the LDF government," he said.
Venugopal said the UDF had registered victories even in CPI(M) and LDF strongholds.
"I congratulate all UDF workers for their hard work. Congress workers and leaders worked unitedly," he said.
Referring to remarks made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan against the Congress on polling day, Venugopal said the voters had responded through the verdict.
"I do not know whether the chief minister understands that the people are against him. Otherwise, he does not know the sentiment of the people. The state government cannot move an inch further," he said.
He said the results indicated a strong comeback for the UDF in Kerala.
Asked whether the Sabarimala gold loss issue had affected the LDF in the local polls, Venugopal said the CM and the CPI(M) state secretary did not take the issue seriously.
"We took a strong stand on the matter. The BJP played a foul game in it," he alleged.
On the BJP's role in the local body elections, Venugopal alleged that the party operated with the CPI(M) 's tacit support.
"The CPI(M) supported the central government on issues such as PM-SHRI, labour codes and corruption in national highway construction. The CPI(M) is facing ideological decline, and the state government’s policies are against the party’s own decisions," he said.
Meanwhile, LDF ally Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani said the party could not win all the wards it had expected in the elections.
He congratulated winners from all parties and said the party would closely examine the losses and identify shortcomings. "Later, we will take corrective measures," he added.
Senior Congress leader and MP Rajmohan Unnithan said the trends in the local body elections indicated that the UDF would return to power in the 2026 Assembly elections.
"We will win 111 seats as in 1977 and return to power in 2026. The anti-government sentiment of the people is reflected in the elections," he said.
Unnithan said the people were disturbed and unhappy with the present government.
"The trend indicates the end of the LDF government," he added.
CPI(M) MLA M M Mani said the people had shown ingratitude towards the LDF despite benefiting from welfare schemes.
"After receiving all welfare schemes and living comfortably, people voted against us due to some temporary sentiments. Is that not ingratitude," he asked.
Mani said no such welfare initiatives had taken place in Kerala earlier.
"People are receiving pensions and have enough to eat. Even after getting all this, they voted against us. This is what can be called ingratitude," he said.
Muslim League state president Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal said the results were beyond expectations.
"The outcome points towards the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, indicating that a change of government is imminent. We are going to win the Assembly election," he said.
