While the Gulf region offers lucrative job opportunities, the Indian diaspora often finds itself grappling with severe challenges. Analyse.

Human Rights violations due to Kafala system;

2. Lack of access to social security

3. Discrimination

4. Inadequate insurance facilities

5. Difficulty in sending remittances

6. No multiple entry/exit options - forced to remain there far from family

7. Access to capital, job security formal contractual mechanisms

8. Lack of awareness of local laws and rights

Way Forward:

5. Engaging with partner to formulate social security measures

5. Support by embassies