Odisha Government Coordinates Efforts to Support Migrant Workers Amid West Asia Conflict

Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, many workers from Odisha, especially from districts like Ganjam, are stranded in Gulf countries where they seek better wages. Families in villages such as Manikapur maintain contact through video calls, expressing concern for their loved ones. The Odisha government has formed a high-level committee to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs and Odia associations abroad to facilitate the safe return of migrants, including blue-collar workers, students, and professionals.