OMC to help maids from Tamil Nadu find jobs in Kuwait

OMC to help maids from Tamil Nadu find jobs in Kuwait

Chennai: 21.11.2021

Those seeking employment as domestic help in foreign countries can can now hope for a secure workplace environment, with the Overseas Manpower Corporation (OMC) of the state labour department taking measures to ensure their rights and safety.

As a first step towards that, the agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kuwait Gate Foundation (KGF) for recruitment of maids in Kuwait. The agency from Kuwait has approached OMC to recruit 500 maids. The MoU is valid for two years. “As per the advice of chief minister (M K Stalin) and guidance of labour welfare and skill development minister (C V Ganesan), the department is taking all efforts to facilitate employment opportunities to the people in Tamil Nadu to work in foreign countries,” said managing director of OMC C N Maheswaran.

The agency has been reaching out to various authorities and agencies in foreign countries to establish a network for sending workforce from India to those countries. The MoU with the Kuwaiti agency is the outcome of one such effort. “The objective of the MoU is to ensure safe migration and working atmosphere for the people from TN who are going to foreign countries in search of livelihood. It is also aimed at exploring available employment opportunities and facilitate eligible candidates, who are registering with OMC, to get suitable jobs,” said a senior official.

“Those interested in taking up overseas jobs can approach OMC or contact district employment offices,” said the official.