The Government of India informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that over 3,800 Indian nationals were deported from the United States in 2025. According to data shared in a written response to a query by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, 3,414 Indians were deported through Washington till mid-December.
Congress member Randeep Singh Surjewala had sought details on the number of Indian nationals deported from the US and other countries over the past five years, along with preventive measures such as registration or licensing of travel agencies and border coordination to protect vulnerable youth. He also inquired whether any targets or timelines have been fixed to curb illegal migration through the so-called “Dunki route.”
The term “Dunki route” refers to illegal immigration channels, particularly those leading to North America. The data also provided deportation figures by Indian consulates in the US: New York (47), Atlanta (31), Houston (234), San Francisco (49), and Seattle (31).
Singh emphasized that the Indian government works closely with the US and other countries on deportation matters and maintains constant dialogue with US authorities to ensure “humane treatment” of Indian nationals, particularly women and children, during deportation operations.
The government also highlighted actions against illegal recruitment agents, criminal facilitators, and human trafficking networks. Based on deportee testimonies, central and state authorities have registered cases, and investigations are ongoing.
The Ministry of External Affairs underlined that the safety and well-being of Indian nationals traveling abroad for employment remain a top priority. As per the Emigration Act of 1983, no person or agency can operate as a recruiting agent (RA) without a valid license from the Protector General of Emigrants. Mandatory registration of RAs aims to prevent fraud and exploitation of Indian emigrants.
Additionally, Emigration Clearance (EC) is required for Emigration Check Required (ECR) passport holders traveling to any of the 19 notified ECR countries. The ministry also issues advisories via the eMigrate portal, social media, and other channels to alert prospective emigrants about fake job rackets. By December 2025, a total of 3,505 unregistered agents in India had been notified on the eMigrate portal.
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