Patiala, July 20 - As per the directives of Ministry of External Affairs Protectorate of Immigrants Chandigarh by District Employment and Business Sharp, Patiala, 18 ECR countries (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, A Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) program has been launched for Indians going to Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Thailand and Yemen).
 The purpose of this program is to inform Indian immigrants going to these 18 ECR countries about the immigration process, their rights, responsibilities and the culture and rules of these countries. So that safe and legal migration of Indians going to these countries can be ensured.
 Any resident of Patiala district who is going to work in these 18 ECR countries can visit the District Employment and Business Bureau, Block D, Mini Secretariat, Near Convenience Center, Patiala on any working day from 9 AM to 5 PM. Go, participate in the pre-departure orientation training program and obtain a certificate in this regard. It is also mentioned here that this training is given absolutely free by the District Employment and Business Bureau, Patiala.