India signs MoU on Labour and Manpower Development with Bahrain

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour and Manpower Development with Bahrain. The MoU was signed by Shri Vayalar Ravi, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs and Dr. Majeed Bin Muhsin Al Alawi, Minister of Labour of Bahrain today in Bahrain. Shri Vayalar Ravi is on a three-day visit to Oman and Bahrain. The salient features of the MoU are:

(i) Facilitation of employment of workers between the two countries;

(ii) Broad procedure for employment of workers;

(iii) Responsibilities of the employers and workers;

(iv) Bilateral co-operation to facilitate the mobilization and recruitment of manpower and exchange of expertise, knowledge and experience in job creation and generation of employment opportunity;

(v) Protection and welfare of all categories of workers under the labour laws and other relevant laws of the host country;

(vi) Constitution of a Joint Committee to implement the MoU in general and to perform the following functions in particular;

(a) to review employment opportunities and availability of corresponding skills in both countries.

(b) To co-ordinate between the two States in the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding and take such further action as may be found necessary;

(c) To interpret the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding in case of any dispute in this regard and to settle the difficulties that might arise in the implementation;

(d) To propose review or amendment of any of the Articles of this Memorandum of Understanding whenever necessary.

Bahrain is an important destination country for Indian workers. There are an estimated 1.5 lakh Indian emigrant workers in Bahrain, out of nearly 2.70 lakh foreigners in Bahrain. Most of the Indian workers work in Industries, in construction and household sectors. During 2008, about 31,924 workers emigrated to Bahrain on ECR passports. The MoU lays down a framework for bilateral co-operation for the promotion of employment and for the protection and welfare of Indian workers.

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By :  News Team