Hyderabad: A stakeholder workshop on Wednesday, July 29, called for stronger measures to ensure safe and fair migration of Indian workers to Saudi Arabia, highlighting concerns over recruitment fraud, wage exploitation and gaps in legal protection. Through case study discussions, participants identified systemic issues affecting migrant workers and proposed measures to strengthen their protection. Recommendations for safer migrationThe workshop emphasised the need to shift from responding to complaints after they arise to preventing exploitation through stronger awareness and better migration practices. Participants underlined the importance of educating workers about preserving employment documents, which can prove crucial in resolving disputes. They also recommended expanding legal assistance for distressed workers overseas while enhancing cooperation among government authorities, licensed recruiters, legal professionals and civil society organisations to improve the overall protection of Indian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.