There is no
dispute that exile of the Keralites nowadays as one of the main reasons to
reach to prosperity. Kerala is far superior to that of the other states of
India, with the expenditure on expatriates being exchanged to Kerala. The main
reason is that 90% of Keralites depend on gulf countries for foreign
employment. In Kerala too, we are investing money in the industry, including
those who work in industries. People in the states outside of Kerala will have
to give priority to exile, and Europe and the United States and African
countries will be invested in many of them and will become citizenship in the
respective countries.
The biggest
crisis facing the Gulf expatriates today is the loss of job losses. It is
estimated that over two lakh people have lost their jobs in the past two years.
‘Nitaqat’ is expected to cross 25-18 million expatriates from Saudi Arabia in
2018 alone. There is no doubt that the vast majority of them will be Malayalee’s.
It is worth mentioning that the Gulf emigration of Malayalees who started in
the early years of the 1970s is going to end sometime more than half a century
ago. It is said that even ordinary people cannot depend on the Gulf countries
as old as for labor.
There are many studies conducted
about expatriates and their economic sitauations. Below is the link where Al
Jaeera , the leading television channel in the middle east sharing the concern
on Reality, Challenges and Opportunities in the gulf countries
Emigration
started in the industrial and commercial sectors and started in all spheres. In
small business sectors, health care and technology, especially in Kerala,
Indians were particularly influential in Saudi Arabia. It's almost ending. The
unemployment and indebtedness of the indigenous peoples, the uncertainties in
oil prices, the wars and riots of the Gulf countries, Generally, there is
concern that the oil-dependent economy will continue to grow further. To
overcome this, Emirates, including Dubai, is seeking to gain a clear advantage
in the world of commerce. There have been attempts to do this for over a
decade.
But this is
not our problem, it is the fear of the situation in Kerala if lakhs of
expatriates are forced to come back. The state government is implementing large
scale schemes to protect the returning residents. However, it is clear that
such activities are not effective enough because of the current stability of
returnees.
Kerala is
100 percent consumer state. In Kerala, agriculture and small industries are
also likely to produce value added products. The state government has initiated
various schemes for expatriates who are returning to these enterprises. It is
important to develop and utilize efficient use and facilities.
Nearly 50
lakh worker is currently employed in the construction sector in Kerala too.
They get good wages here. Most of the common expatriates are doing similar jobs
in the Gulf countries. But that does not mean that it is based on improved
technologies and security standards. The situation in the State should be
improved in order to benefit the trainees in Kerala, to gain technical
expertise and achieve better livelihood on their own. The government has to
take the initiative and initiatives to help it. The Government has announced an
attractive scheme to help the expatriates to start small and medium
enterprises. In addition to the entrepreneurial ventures, rehabilitation must
also be done to provide employment and facilities for returnees to the labor
sector.
The state
government has already been able to implement a number of schemes for the
welfare of the expatriates. The Norka Routes Comprehensive Convention is being
held in Kozhikode today as part of efforts to reduce the difficulties of the
expatriate community and strengthen the rehabilitation project.
There are
many rehabilitation project provided by state government, but very less people
are registered to get the benefits.
Her is the
link where Norka roots – a kerala government project providing support to
expatriates
The main
objective of the Convention is to discuss the practical challenges faced by
entrepreneurs to start small industries and other employment opportunities.
Rehabilitation project can be utilized for all expatriates who have worked
abroad for two years. Twenty per cent for starting a venture would be given to
Rs 20 lakh per subsidized. The five companies will get Rs. Three per cent
interest subsidy will be given to those who repay the bank without any
restriction on the first four years.
