Post by Jaga on Jun 14, 2007 19:32:42 GMT -7
When I came to the US I realized that Poland is one of very few places where there are almost no people from India. It seems that Indians spread all over the world through British empire.
Now this may change:
Poland could soon witness a large influx of Indian workers, particularly in the construction sector, after the two countries sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to streamline labour migration to the East European country.
This was decided at a meeting held here yesterday between Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi and Poland's Minister for Lbaour and Social Policy Anna Kalata.
Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Ravi said, "We proposed to sign an MoU with Poland and a note is being circulated in this regard... The MoU will streamline migration of labour from India to Poland to work in the construction, agriculture and service sectors in that country."
As of now, there are only around 3,000 Indians employed across various sectors in Poland but this number is expected to get significant boost once the MoU is signed. The Polish minister has taken the initiative to promote recruitment of Indian workers in her country.
Stating that her country is facing an acute labour shortage, Kalata said, "We have noticed severe discrepancies in our labour market. Around 800,000 Polish workers have left to work in other countries in the EU (European Union)."
"The need for labour is more so in the construction sector as we are going to build a number of stadiums for the Euro 2012 football championship," the visiting minister added.
Poland, along with Ukraine, will play joint hosts to football's second biggest event in 2012.
She also said that Poland is on a quick growth path and hence there is an urgent need for skilled manpower. “In the first quarter of this year, our economy grew by 7.4 per cent.”
The proposed MoU will also facilitate Indian companies to invest or get into partnership with companies in Poland in various sectors.
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Now this may change:
Poland could soon witness a large influx of Indian workers, particularly in the construction sector, after the two countries sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to streamline labour migration to the East European country.
This was decided at a meeting held here yesterday between Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi and Poland's Minister for Lbaour and Social Policy Anna Kalata.
Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Ravi said, "We proposed to sign an MoU with Poland and a note is being circulated in this regard... The MoU will streamline migration of labour from India to Poland to work in the construction, agriculture and service sectors in that country."
As of now, there are only around 3,000 Indians employed across various sectors in Poland but this number is expected to get significant boost once the MoU is signed. The Polish minister has taken the initiative to promote recruitment of Indian workers in her country.
Stating that her country is facing an acute labour shortage, Kalata said, "We have noticed severe discrepancies in our labour market. Around 800,000 Polish workers have left to work in other countries in the EU (European Union)."
"The need for labour is more so in the construction sector as we are going to build a number of stadiums for the Euro 2012 football championship," the visiting minister added.
Poland, along with Ukraine, will play joint hosts to football's second biggest event in 2012.
She also said that Poland is on a quick growth path and hence there is an urgent need for skilled manpower. “In the first quarter of this year, our economy grew by 7.4 per cent.”
The proposed MoU will also facilitate Indian companies to invest or get into partnership with companies in Poland in various sectors.
www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=World_News&subsection=India&month=June2007&file=World_News20070614780.xml