Legal protection for Migrant Indian Migrant Workers in the Gulf

Author

Sanidhya SS Chauhan, Ansh Shukla


Abstract

 This Research Examines the Legal Protection Available to Indian Migrant Workers Employed In The Gulf Cooperation Council (Gcc) Countries, With Particular Emphasis on The Structural and Institutional Factors that Contribute to Their Vulnerability. Indian Labour Migration to The Gulf Has Generated Substantial Economic Benefits Through Employment and Remittances, But Many Workers, Especially Those Employed in Construction, Domestic Work, Hospitality, And Other Low-Wage Sectors, Continue to Face Wage Exploitation, Unsafe Working Conditions, Excessive Working Hours, Restricted Mobility, And Barriers to Accessing Justice. The Study Analyses the Role of The Kafala System, Domestic Labour Laws, Bilateral Agreements, International Conventions, And Indian Governmental Mechanisms Such As E-Migrate, Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana, And Madad. It Further Considers the Limited Ratification and Enforcement of International Labour Standards By GCC States And The Jurisdictional Limitations Affecting The Protection Of Workers Abroad. The Research Identifies Significant Structural, Legal, And Administrative Gaps, Including Weak Enforcement, Non-Binding Bilateral Arrangements, Inaccessible Grievance Mechanisms, And Inadequate Monitoring. It Proposes Reforms Including Stronger Domestic Legislation, Enforceable Bilateral Agreements, Enhanced Diplomatic and Legal Assistance, Worker-Oriented Grievance Mechanisms, Pre-Departure Legal Awareness, And Gender-Sensitive Protections. The Study Ultimately Advocates a Rights-Based and Enforceable Framework Centred on Dignity, Safety, Accountability, Social Justice, And Meaningful Effective Remedies.



Keywords

eMigrate V2.0 Portal, Emigration Act 1983, Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana, Indian Community Welfare Fund , Protector General of Emigrants



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