Indian Govt. to prepare precise data of NRI marriages fraud Cases

MINISTRY OF OVERSES INDIAN AFFAIRS TAKES VARIOUS MEASURES TO CREATE AWARENESS ON NRI MARRIAGES

New Delhi, August 23, 2006
NRI press
Ranvir Singh

A number of instances of hardships arising from Non-Indian Resident marriages as well as cases of alleged fraud have come to the notice of the Government from time to time. However, precise data is not available, as such cases are reported to different Ministries, institutions and to the State Governments etc.

The problems relating to NRI marriages have engaged the attention of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs since its formation in 2004. The problem was earlier examined by the High Level Committee on Indian Diaspora (HLCID). It had made a few recommendations. These recommendations have been referred to the State Governments for necessary action. The National Commission for Women has also examined the problems relating to NRI marriages and has made some recommendations. The recommendations of NCW are being examined by Government. A proposal that India join The Hague Conference on Private International Law as a member State is also being processed by Government.

The Ministry is also taking various measures to create awareness on this issue. The measures include publishing a guidance booklet on marriages to overseas Indians and publicity through print and electronic media. The Ministry also organized a National Consultation in Delhi in February, 2006. To increase awareness, MOIA in collaboration with the National Commission for Women organized a workshop in Chandigard in June, 2006 to address the problems relating to marriages with overseas Indians. Another workshop is being organized in Kerala in September, 2006. Similar workshops are being proposed in other relevant States.

This information was given by the Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri Vayalar Ravi in Lok Sabha today.

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