Widespread joblessness explains why Punjab’s migrant workers resort to desperate means to reach their final destinations - some of the world's most deadliest places.
The onus is on the Indian government to follow transparent labour migration processes for West Asia. Reports indicate that gangs working out of some Kerala towns are “actively involved in trafficking humans to Israel”.
Unemployment at home pushes thousands of Indians to look overseas for work—even in war zones. What’s missing is a coherent policy to protect them amid this migration.
A pervasive cartel comprising fake agents and consultancy firms has been engaging in fraudulent practices, exploiting individuals from India who aspire to pursue education, employment, and permanent residency in Canada. The recent incident involving Indian students being deceived with counterfeit documents by a particular agency merely scratches the surface of a more extensive network.