Question Q.10GS2GS2
Discuss the contribution of the Indian diaspora to the economies of West Asia and Africa. Also, state the issues faced by them and suggest steps needed to address these issues effectively.
Main Body
After US, UAE has the second highest population of Indian migrants which have contributed in numerous ways: Contribution:Workers in oil companies and industries, house helps in middle east: source of cheap labour providing cost efficiencies to their companies.Served in plantations in Africa and in mining industries as contract labour, since British era. Issues:Lack of social security benefits.Poor working conditions, hazardous industries.Housing facilities are unhygienic, cramped space. Ex: Kuwait building Fire accident housing Indians.Kafala system: no personal autonomy over switching of jobs, remains at mercy of employer who sponsored the visa. Suggestions:FIR category for workers to middle east and India government provides social securities to the emigrants.Diplomatic engagement to raise their concerns.India diaspora is one of the largest contributors to remittances globally to controlling orders of remittances globally to ensure that India government must monitor them regularly.
154 words1 paragraphs
Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 2232025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
Indian Diaspora Contributions and Issues
Diaspora Economic Contributions and Welfare
Writing Stats
154
Total words
1
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