New Delhi: A total of 6,694 Indian workers have arrived in Israel for employment as of March 10, 2025, amid growing concerns over differences between promised and actual job roles. This deployment is part of a bilateral Framework Agreement signed between India and Israel in November 2023.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Lok Sabha that the recruitment process is managed by Israeli authorities. The workers are distributed across 195 companies throughout Israel.
Official data reveals the distribution of workers into various roles, with 2,348 in building framework, 1,955 in iron bending, 1,600 in plastering, and 791 in ceramic tiling.
The Indian Embassy in Israel is actively involved in monitoring the workers’ welfare, conducting regular consular visits. The Ministry of External Affairs has also set up a 24-hour helpline to assist the workers.
Several workers have reported grievances regarding the discrepancies in job placements. These concerns have been communicated to the relevant Israeli authorities by the Embassy.