Konaseema Migration Centre in talks with agencies abroad to secure safe jobs for locals
He said: 'Over the last three months, the centre has resolved as many as 68 grievances. They includ the successful repatriation of seven individuals who returned to Konaseema due to unfavourable working environments. Efforts are underway to repatriate seven more workers.'
The KCM is also in talks with the local agents who cheated 33 job aspirants from the Konaseema region. 'We are discussing with credible agencies to explore employment opportunities for locals to work in 18 countries,' he added.
Led by District Revenue Officer Mr. Raj Kumar, the KMC also handles grievances related to visa frauds of migrants who leave India for work.
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