16K grievances registered by Indians abroad in 2024-25: MEA
Over 16,000 Indians living overseas reached out for help between January 2024 and November 2025, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Most complaints came through the MADAD portal, with others logged via CPGRAMS.
The MEA says it's using everything from helplines to social media and local lawyers to resolve these issues—though sometimes things get delayed when details are missing or local authorities don't cooperate.
Why does it matter?
Most complaints came from Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, showing just how many Indians work far from home.
With nearly 15 million Indians abroad sending back over $135 billion last year, their safety is a big deal.
The government's rolling out support like financial aid and legal help for those in trouble, but these numbers highlight why looking after Indian workers overseas is more important than ever.