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A very important and very serious warning has been issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of India for the Indian youth trying their luck in search of jobs abroad, which is enough to open the eyes of those seeking employment in Russia. In the last few months, many such cases of sending Indian youth to Russia through social media and illegal agents with false dreams of attractive salaries, good lifestyle and easy jobs have come to light, which has worried the country and their families. It has been seen in many cases that the youth who had gone to Russia with the hope of a better future, after reaching there, were cheated and pushed onto war fronts or into such dangerous situations where their lives were in great danger. In view of this serious and sensitive situation, the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India has issued an official advisory appealing to all the citizens of the country not to adopt shortcut routes to get employment in Russia by being misled by any unknown or unregistered agent, because this route is not completely safe but can prove to be extremely dangerous.
There is a very big and worrying reason hidden behind this advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs. Nowadays, some cunning agents and social media influencers from many states of the country deceive the youth that they will get a very high paying job in Russia without any higher degree or experience. The youth fall prey to these tempting advertisements and false promises and hand over their hard-earned money to those agents and set out on a trip to Russia without valid documents and government verification. But as soon as they set foot on Russian soil, they wake up to the reality that their passports, documents and freedom have been taken away and they are being forced to sign contracts they never imagined possible. The government has started strict legal action against all such illegal recruitment agents across the country and youth are being repeatedly warned to be extremely careful while searching for jobs in foreign countries.
The safety of our country’s citizens is the first and foremost priority of the government, and that is why the Government of India and the Indian Embassy in Moscow are continuously making diplomatic efforts day and night to bring back the Indian youth stranded in Russia safely. The Government has taken up this issue very strongly with the Russian authorities and demanded that all Indian nationals who are stranded there, fraudulently or unknowingly, should be immediately relieved and the way should be cleared for their safe return to India. Along with this, the Ministry of External Affairs has also issued helpline numbers and email IDs through the Embassy in Moscow, so that if any citizen of the country gets caught in any kind of critical situation in Russia, he can immediately contact the Embassy and seek help. Due to these quick and strict steps of the government, many youth have been brought back safely, but the biggest solution is to be cautious before going to Russia.
If you or any member of your family is dreaming of working abroad, the government has issued some very clear and strict guidelines which are mandatory to follow. First of all, never go abroad with the trust of an unlicensed or fake agent; Always apply only through Registered Recruitment Agents registered on the e-Migrate portal of the Ministry of External Affairs. Get the documents related to employment contract, salary, working hours and living arrangements thoroughly read by a legal advisor or a trusted person. Before visiting any country, it is your responsibility to gather complete information about the local laws, embassy status and security conditions there. This advisory of the government is not just a warning, but it is a shield for every youth who puts his life at risk in foreign countries without thinking.
In short, doing a job abroad is not wrong, but choosing wrong and dangerous paths can bring you and your family’s life to the brink of ruin. This latest alert of the Government of India is a big lesson for every citizen who takes hasty decisions by falling prey to social media advertisements or brokers. Always follow valid legal procedures, read official advisories issued by the government and take any future step with your eyes open. Only your vigilance and awareness can keep you and your family safe, because no job or wealth in this world can be greater than life.