Emigration procedures to be relaxed

Wednesday, 03 November , 2004, 02:27 New Delhi: In a bid to tackle the growing unemployment in the country, Government has decided to further liberalise emigration clearance procedures for those seeking jobs abroad. The Labour Ministry has decided in consultation with the External Affairs Ministry that some more categories of persons will not have to take emigration clearance from the Protectors of Emigrants, an official release said. They may get their passports endorsed as Emigration Check Not Required (ECNR) from the concerned Regional Passport Offices. These categories include people with ten plus two qualifications, those possessing two years diploma from institutes recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council of Vocational Training, persons aged 50 years and above and children below 18 provided they are accompanied by both their parents. >> More News http://headlines.sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13603343&headline=Emigra...