Protector of Emigrants, Chennai

Official Account of PoE Chennai, Ministry of External Affairs. Jurisdiction: Tamilnadu, Puducherry and A&N Islands. PoE Chennai: @rajkumar_ifs

[Secretary (CPV&OIA) @SecretaryCPVOIA]

A strong start to the Human Resource Mobility Forum 2026, with Hon’ble External Affairs Minister @drsjaishankar inspiring participants to do more to advance international mobility and reaffirming India’s commitment to forging more mobility and skills partnerships.

As countries navigate demographic transitions and evolving skill needs, these partnerships are vital to connecting talent with opportunity, addressing workforce gaps, and advancing shared prosperity.

This timely Forum explores practical pathways to strengthen skills partnerships, promote ethical recruitment, and expand safe, orderly and regular mobility channels. The country sessions will give Indian industry, skilling institutions and recruitment agencies a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand from five of India’s key partner countries about their workforce needs, skill expectations and scale of opportunities.

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Pleased to address the inaugural session of the Human Resource Mobility Forum.

In an increasingly connected world, trusted mobility pathways will play a key role in sustaining growth, fostering innovation, and maintaining global productivity.

Highlighted :

➡️ 🇮🇳’s vision for mobility partnerships based on mutual benefit, shared responsibility, and long-term sustainability.

➡️ Our commitment to safe, orderly and legal migration reflected in our 28 Migration and Mobility partnership agreements.

➡️ Advances in techology, automation and green economy, as well as changes in demography, that are transforming global labour markets. These require greater cooperation between governments, industry, educational institutions, and international organisations.

➡️ Our efforts to ensure timely assistance to our nationals overseas through the ICWF, responsive consular services, MADAD, eMigrate 2.0 and other portals.

Confident that the Forum will generate valuable insights, strengthen partnerships, and contribute meaningfully to our collective efforts in shaping the future of global talent mobility.

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Speaking at the Human Resource Mobility Forum in New Delhi today.
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[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

#PaathuPonga2

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

JS (OE) & PGE S. Bhagat inaugurated #PothuPonga2.0 at Kalaivanar, Arangam, Chennai on February 16 2026, in presence of senior TN State Govt officers, social media influencers, and over 800 students from polytechnics, nursing & ITIs.
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[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

#PaathuPonga2

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

As part of #PothuPonga2.0, TN Overseas Mobility & Employers Partnership Summit 2026 was organised jointly by POE Chennai and TN Skill Development Corporation, at Kalaivanar Arangam, with participation of partners countries including Germany, Japan, Russia, UK & Malaysia.
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[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

Renowned social media influencers @drsanthoshjacobacademy @gobinathsocial @sureshchandraaoffl were felicitated during the opening session.
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[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

#PaathuPonga2

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

During the inaugural session of TN Overseas Mobility&Employers Partnership Summit 2026, an automated social media chatbot was inaugurated, which will address the queries & concerns of prospective emigrants, registered RAs & general public in an effective manner & real time basis.

[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

#PaathuPonga2

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

A guided exhibition of stalls by @MEAIndia licensed Recruiting Agents, Skill Departments and TN Cyber Security Police was inaugurated by @ProtectorGenGOI at the margins of TN Overseas Mobility & Employer Partnership Summit 2026.
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[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

#PaathuPonga2

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

Jointly organised by @POEChennai with TNSDC @TamilNaduSkills, the Exhibition highlights safe, legal and informed overseas employment pathways & saw participation of several consulates in Chennai. #PaathuPonga
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[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

The India-Japan session focused on skill alignment,  particularly in healthcare, transportation and other priority sectors. Emphasis was placed on Japanese language proficiency and technical standards. Leading employers and HR firms joined the session
#paathuponga

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

The Malaysia Session examined labour demand trends. Malaysian side highlighted expectations across sectors such as manufacturing & construction. Recruiting Agents shared practical deployment challenges and skilling needs in Tamil Nadu for improved quality recruitment.#paathuponga

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

India-Russia session highlighted emerging labour demand in Russia, given the mobility environment remains nascent. Participation of Russian HR firms helped deepen understanding of the recruitment ecosystem. Strengthening institutional engagement remains a priority.
#paathuponga

[Protector General of Emigrants @ProtectorGenGOI]

The Workshop was attended by senior officers from @MSDESkillIndia  @LabourMinistry @Cyberdost as well as POEs.
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[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

In a first of its kind initiative, PoE Chennai and @tnskill hosted the Tamilnadu Overseas Mobility Partnership Conference with nine diplomatic missions and key stakeholders, marking a major step toward smoother coordination and safer overseas mobility @ProtectorGenGOI @MEAIndia

[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

PoE Chennai & Cochin (I/C) Shri Rajkumar M met Shri Rajthilak (Fisheries) and Shri Somashekar (Labour), #Lakshadweep, to strengthen safe and legal emigration systems and understand the UT’s overseas employment potential and current ecosystem. @ProtectorGenGOI

[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

Acting Consul General of Japan in Chennai Mr Miyata Kenji and Mr Rajkumar M, PoE Chennai, held a meeting at the Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Chennai to discuss safe and legal overseas mobility and enhanced coordination. @ProtectorGenGOI

[UKinChennai 🇬🇧🇮🇳 @ukinchennai]

Minister @SeemaMalhotra1 launched the visa fraud #VisaMosadiThavirpom campaign in partnership with the Govt. of Tamil Nadu & Union Govt. Together we're protecting people from exploitation & tackling illegal migration at its source. Access our Tamil WhatsApp chatbot: 917065251380.

[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

He highlighted the reach and impact of the #Paathuponga campaign and reiterated the importance of using only licensed recruiting agents and the eMigrate platform for safe and transparent overseas opportunities.

[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

PoE Chennai took part in a UK Government event with Hon Minister @SeemaMalhotra1, @ukinChennai and State officials, where the Tamil version of their WhatsApp chatbot on safe overseas mobility to UK was launched. He also highlighted initiatives under the #Paathuponga campaign.

[Protector of Emigrants, Chennai @poechennai]

Rajkumar M , @poechennai , @PoeTrivandrum (I/C) @PoECochin (I/C) visited Trivandrum and Cochin and met the NORKA Roots CEO and the Special Secretary, NORKA, to exchange ideas on migrant welfare and overseas employment processes. It was a useful and constructive interaction.