The Minister for IT, Government of Telangana Sri KT Rama Rao met migrant workers from Telangana who are working in Dubai. Migrant workers from Telangana constitute the second largest group of migrant workers after those from Kerala. It is estimated that there are about a lakh workers from Telangana in Dubai. The Minister visited Sonapur camp where about 20,000 workers from Telangana live. The Minister inspected their living facilities, kitchen, dining hall, and bathrooms. He then conducted detailed interaction with them about their problems. Many workers face a number of problems that start from when they are in India itself, and continue after their arrival in Dubai and during their employment. They get exploited by agents first and then by some of the employers. They face very difficult living conditions. Non-payment of minimum wages is another common issue. The Minister discussed the possibility of organising skills training for workers planning to work overseas, registration of w

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