- Telangana has one of the largest migrant populations working in Gulf nations
- The insights from this visit are expected to contribute significantly to the proposed policy, which seeks to provide better oversight, empowerment programs, legal assistance, and financial-support frameworks for families dependent on Gulf migration
The Telangana NRI Advisory Committee is set to begin a crucial two-day field visit to Nirmal district on December 3 and 4 as part of a statewide review aimed at shaping a comprehensive Gulf NRI Policy. The initiative focuses on understanding the experiences of workers who have returned from Gulf countries, the daily struggles of their families, and the structural issues within the migration system.
Committee Chairman Ambassador Dr. B. M. Vinod Kumar and Vice Chairman Mandha Bheem Reddy announced that the tour will enable policymakers to gather direct feedback from affected communities. Interactions will be held with the families of migrant workers to understand challenges such as wage disputes, legal hurdles, unsafe working environments, and difficulties associated with reintegration upon return.
- The review will cover the Khanapur and Jannaram mandals, where the Committee is scheduled to meet an array of stakeholders
- These include district authorities such as the Collector, Superintendent of Police, and officials from the Labour, Employment, and Women & Child Welfare Departments
- Representatives from recruiting agencies, social-welfare organisations, and local academicians will also participate
One of the primary goals of the study is to document recruitment patterns, gaps in welfare mechanisms, and the support systems required for families left behind. This bottom-up approach aims to help the state government develop a policy that is practical, inclusive, and based on ground realities rather than assumptions.
The Committee has requested logistical support from the government to ensure smooth execution of the tour. Officials believe this district-level approach will help create a detailed, evidence-based plan to address longstanding issues such as fraudulent recruitment, lack of emergency support for stranded workers, and limited rehabilitation programs.
