Mini Pushparani, a domestic worker from Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has returned to India following an eight-month hospitalization in Kuwait. The worker suffered severe spinal and leg injuries after falling while employed at a residence in Kuwait. She underwent extended medical treatment at Farwaniya Hospital. While specific details regarding the exact date of the incident, the height of the fall, and liability remain officially unconfirmed, her medical condition necessitated a coordinated repatriation effort.
- Mini Pushparani returned to India after eight months in a Kuwait hospital due to severe spinal and leg injuries from a fall.
- The OICC Kuwait Care Team facilitated her return by coordinating with various authorities and covering travel expenses.
- NORKA Roots provided a free ambulance service upon her arrival to transport her home.
The OICC Kuwait Care Team facilitated her return by coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Kuwait, hospital staff, airline officials, and the Kerala government's NORKA Roots agency. The OICC Kuwait Care Team managed the necessary travel documentation, legal formalities, and travel expenses. Mini Pushparani traveled to India aboard a Jazeera Airways flight. Upon her arrival in India, NORKA Roots provided a free ambulance service to transport her safely from the airport to her home in Vizhinjam.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait reports that the Indian community in the country is approximately 10 lakh strong. The Embassy's Labour Wing provides support for employment and welfare grievances, including salary delays, passport retention, harassment, and contract disputes. Domestic workers can contact the Labour Wing at +965-22530600 or +965-22530612, extensions 233, 236, 220, and 298. Company workers may utilize extension 253. For emergencies outside regular office hours, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait maintains a 24x7 emergency line at +965-22562151. Regular office hours are Sunday through Thursday. Standard contact numbers include +965-22530600, 22530612, 22530613, and 22530614. Grievances may also be registered via the MADAD portal. Families of workers facing hospitalization are advised to maintain records of passports, Civil IDs, residency details, employment contracts, and medical reports. For distress cases involving Kerala expatriates, the NORKA Roots toll-free number is 1800 425 3939, with an international missed-call number at +91 8802 012345.
