Keeping in mind the drastic effects of Covid-19 on Indian expatriates, especially around 9 million Indians who are present employed in countries in the Gulf countries, a vast majority of who are involved in low-skilled labour , who are struggling to meet even their basic needs in dire jobless situation, PLC filed a PIL before Hon’ble Supreme Court seeking immediate relief to the Indians stranded in GCC countries.
PLC through the PIL titled as Pravasi Legal v. Union of India &Ors. was seeking measures to rescue and bring the Indian expatriates to the country.
The petition also sought steps which would ensure that the migrant workers who experience symptoms of Covid-19 have access to timely testing and medical facilities, as absence of same would result in high risk of transmission, owning to the cramped conditions in which they reside.
The prayer sought in the petition also includes framing of schemes which will provide financial support to the jobless expatriates. The petition also prayed for video conferencing/online arrangement which will provide free medical consultation and counseling to the migrant labourers from Doctors and experts in India
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