Indian Workers Stranded In Angola

Government has said that Indians working in a strife-torn cement factory in Angola were not keen on coming back even when offered facilities to return home.Minister for Overseas Affairs Vyalar Ravi said in the Rajya Sabha that these workers were employed by a Dubai-based Indian company and were demanding payment of over time duty.

The government has expressed its seriousness to the plight of 1,200 Indian workers stranded in Angola and has assured all necessary help for their return."The government is taking steps for their return," Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said in the Rajya Sabha.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has requested the Centre to take steps for the protection of people belonging to Andhra Pradesh in Angola in West Africa. Reddy wrote a letter in this regard to External Affairs Minister S M Krishna.

Government has said that Indians working in a strife-torn cement factory in Angola were not keen on coming back even when offered facilities to return home.Minister for Overseas Affairs Vyalar Ravi said in the Rajya Sabha that these workers were employed by a Dubai-based Indian company and were demanding payment of over time duty.

The government has expressed its seriousness to the plight of 1,200 Indian workers stranded in Angola and has assured all necessary help for their return."The government is taking steps for their return," Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said in the Rajya Sabha.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has requested the Centre to take steps for the protection of people belonging to Andhra Pradesh in Angola in West Africa. Reddy wrote a letter in this regard to External Affairs Minister S M Krishna.