External Affairs Ministry has sought comments and suggestions on the draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025. The Bill proposes to establish an Overseas Mobility and Welfare Council that aims to provide greater convergence between Ministries for policy management. It seeks to strike a balance between promoting opportunities abroad and establishing a regulatory framework for protection and welfare of vulnerable categories. The Bill creates a mechanism to oversee administration and implementation of international agreements on migration and mobility. Comments and suggestions on any aspects of the draft Bill may be sent to the Ministry of External Affairs latest by 7th November.