On 03 OCT 2025 at 4:31 PM, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, interacted with members of the Indian workers' diaspora in Malaysia. He noted their contribution to strengthening India's development journey and highlighted their role in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Malaysia hosts the third-largest Indian diaspora globally, with over 2.9 million people of Indian origin. Dr. Mandaviya highlighted how the community has preserved its cultural roots while contributing to Malaysia’s progress and India-Malaysia ties. He also noted that more than 150 Indian companies operate in Malaysia, and nearly 70 Malaysian companies are engaged in India.
Dr. Mandaviya reaffirmed India's commitment to ensuring the welfare of Indian workers abroad, citing the MoU on Recruitment, Employment and Repatriation of Workers signed with Malaysia in August 2024. He urged workers to benefit from the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana, which provides insurance cover for overseas Indian workers, including accidental death, disability, medical emergencies, and repatriation.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi released this information.
Rini Choudhury/Anjelina Alexander provided the press releases.
Release ID: 2174471
Key Entities Referenced
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports
Malaysia: Country hosting a large Indian diaspora, the location of the minister's interaction, and partner in the MoU
Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana: Scheme providing insurance cover for overseas Indian workers
MoU on Recruitment, Employment and Repatriation of Workers: Agreement between India and Malaysia to safeguard workers' rights
Ministry of Labour & Employment: The ministry overseeing labour and employment related affairs.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Interacts
with Indian Workers’ Diaspora in Malaysia
Posted On: 03 OCT 2025 4:31PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today
interacted with members of the Indian workers’ diaspora in Malaysia. He underlined their significant
contribution in strengthening India’s development journey and highlighted the pivotal role of the Indian
community abroad in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Malaysia hosts the third-largest Indian diaspora globally, with over 2.9 million people of Indian origin.
Commending the community, Dr. Mandaviya highlighted how it has preserved its cultural roots while
excelling across diverse fields, significantly contributing to Malaysia’s progress and enhancing
India–Malaysia ties.
Honoured to meet our hardworking Indian workers in Malaysia - true ambassadors of Bharat’s spirit.
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— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 3, 2025
Emphasising upon the economic partnership between the two nations, the Minister noted that more than 150
Indian companies, including three public sector undertakings, operate in Malaysia, while nearly 70 Malaysian
companies are engaged in India across sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, telecommunications, oil &
gas, power, and tourism.Dr. Mandaviya reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of Indian workers
abroad. He cited the MoU on Recruitment, Employment and Repatriation of Workers signed with
Malaysia in August 2024 as a landmark step to safeguard workers’ rights. He further urged workers to benefit
from the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana, which provides comprehensive insurance cover for overseas
Indian workers, including accidental death, disability, medical emergencies, and repatriation.
Assuring the diaspora of the Government’s continued support, Dr. Mandaviya said, “We are committed to
ensuring that your rights are protected, your voices are heard, and your families back home remain secure.”
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Rini Choudhury/Anjelina Alexander(Release ID: 2174471)