Uttar Pradesh Government Confirms Safety of 6,000 Workers in Israel Amid West Asia Conflict
6,000 workers in Israel safe amid West Asia crisis, no distress calls so far: UP Govt
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The Uttar Pradesh government has confirmed that over 6,000 workers from the state in Israel are safe amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Officials are in constant communication with the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, and no distress calls have been reported from these workers.
- 01More than 6,000 workers from Uttar Pradesh in Israel are confirmed safe.
- 02The state government is in regular contact with Indian diplomatic authorities.
- 03No significant threats or emergencies involving Indian nationals have been reported.
- 04A monitoring system has been activated to ensure worker safety.
- 05Workers can return to India if they choose, with arrangements available via Jordan.
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The Uttar Pradesh government announced that over 6,000 workers from the state currently employed in Israel are safe amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Officials, following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have established a dedicated monitoring system to ensure the well-being of these workers. Dr. Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary for Labour and Employment, is coordinating updates with the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv. Recent communications from the Indian Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, have confirmed that no major threats to Indian nationals have been reported. The workers, who were sent to Israel over the past two years under an India-Israel labour cooperation initiative, have not expressed significant requests to return to India. The embassy continues to provide necessary support, and the government is prepared to facilitate their return if needed, with arrangements available through Jordan. A multilingual helpline is also available for foreign workers in Israel.
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The safety of these workers is crucial for their families and the local economy, as many rely on their earnings from abroad.
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