New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The Indian Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia have been working to assist Indian workers facing issues such as non-payment of wages, confiscation of passports, and loss of legal status, the Centre informed the Parliament on Friday.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha regarding "Repatriation and Welfare of Indian Workers Stranded in Saudi Arabia."

"The Indian Embassy/Consulate in Saudi Arabia, from time to time, receive complaints from Indian workers facing issues related to non-payment of wages, confiscation of passports, loss of legal status due to non-issuance/renewal of residence card, exit permits not processed by the sponsor/employer, etc," Sin...