Indian Community Welfare Committee is a Pro-Active Initiative by The Consulate General of India, Dubai & The Indian Community in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

The Indian Community Welfare Committee was formed in June 2000 under the direct patronage of the Consulate General of India. ICWC was born out of a sincere concern for the welfare of the large Indian expatriates, particularly the under privileged. It is a joint initiative between the Consulate General of India, Dubai and the Indian Community with four core objectives and any other initiative that may be consented by the CG and the Executive Committee from time to time.

Core Objectives

To look after the welfare of Indian Citizens in the Following Category:

  • Destitute House Maids
  • Stranded Work Force
  • Persons in detention in the Prison for crimes other than Economic, Drug related and Political offences
  • Persons undergoing prolonged treatment in hospitals
  • Create awareness regarding females being pushed in to immoral activities by unscrupulous agents.
  • Activate awareness campaign at Labour Camps.
  • Draw-up action plan for the Lady Volunteers.
  • Create Awareness about PRAVASI Insurance Scheme.
  • Create Awareness about the Crisis Prevention Program.

Projects in the pipeline

  • Release of inmates involved in accidents and ordered to pay “Diya Money”.
  • Single window clearance to deal with death cases.
  • Setting up help desk to assist handling death cases

Our Motto

To put that missing smile back on the faces of our less privileged countrymen & women by caring to share

Legal Wing

1 or 2 Lawyers from a panel of 21 Dubai based Indian Lawyers are available for free legal consultation at the CGI, Dubai premises by prior appointment.

Recognition

In the 9 years of existence, the ICWC has done a commendable work in their focus area and has won the recognition of the Community as well as a number of Dubai Government departments (Prisons, Hospitals, Courts, Immigration etc.) and Officials. ICWC’s work has also won accolades from the Government of India.