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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38.23% voter turnout during the first half of the day in 14 LS segments in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): An estimated 38.23 per cent turnout was reported during the first half of the day in Karnataka, where the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in 14 of 28 constituencies is underway on Friday.
According to election officials, 38.23 per cent of the electorate in Karnataka had cast their vote till 1 PM. Voting began at 7.00 am and will end by 6.00 pm.
Out of 14 segments that are going to the polls today, the highest turnout of 48.10 per cent was recorded in Dakshina Kannada, followed by Udupi-Chikmagalur 46.43 per cent, and the least 30.10 per cent in Bangalore Central.
The turnout was 31.51 per cent in Bangalore South, and 32.25 per cent in Bangalore North.
In the first phase, the Congress is contesting in all 14 seats, BJP has fielded nominees in 11 and its alliance partner JD(S), which joined the National Democratic Alliance in (NDA) in September last year, in three -- Hassan, Mandya and Kolar.
Besides those three, the segments where elections are being held on Friday are Udupi-Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkaballapur.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress and JD(S), which were in alliance and in power in the state back then, had secured just one seat each in these 14 segments. The BJP had won in 11 and ensured the victory of a party supported independent candidate in Mandya.
On Friday, Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D K Shivakumar along with his family cast his vote at Doddalahalli in Kanakapura of Ramanagara district. Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh also cast her vote.
Cricketing legend Anil Kumble, Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Ram lalla sculptor Arun Yogiraj and former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde were among prominent persons who cast their votes during the day, along with IT industry veterans Kris Gopalakrishnan and Mohandas Pai.
Biotechnology veteran Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Biocon, after casting her vote, in a post on social media platform X said, "As a responsible citizen of our great country, I have cast my vote. Jai hind"
Film stars Upendra, Shivarajkumar and Sudeep too exercised their franchise during the first half of the day.
