Government Tackles Rising Complaints of NRI Women Abandonment

The Indian government reports 1,617 cases of NRI women allegedly abandoned by their spouses abroad in five years. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh outlines measures, including legal support and counselling, to help aggrieved women. The Ministry of External Affairs collaborates with Indian Missions to provide assistance and maintain a helpline.

The Indian government has disclosed that over the past five years, 1,617 complaints have been lodged by NRI women allegedly abandoned by their spouses overseas, as reported to Parliament.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted various initiatives, such as offering legal support and counselling to help women facing abandonment, domestic violence, and harassment.

The Ministry of External Affairs, along with Indian Missions, actively aids these women through guidance, the Indian Community Welfare Fund, and a 24x7 helpline, while local governments address legal issues under existing laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)