DUBAI: From free legal advice and health awareness sessions for workers to tree plantation drives and a blood donation camp, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has taken its community outreach well beyond its own premises in recent weeks.
The activities were held across Dubai and the Northern Emirates under two campaigns linked to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Seva Pakhwada 2026, observed from September 17 (Modi’s birthday) to October 2 (birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi), was a fortnight of service, welfare, environmental, health and fitness initiatives.
The outreach events are also being held in the spirit of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a campaign running from September 17 to October 17. The campaign marks 25 years of public service of Modi and encourages community participation and social responsibility in keeping with the vision of Viksit Bharat (a developed India) by 2047.
Help for Workers
Practical support for residents and workers was a key focus. On September 21, the consulate held a walk-in Legal Counselling Camp for Indian nationals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, offering pro-bono guidance on cybercrime, financial and banking fraud, misuse of Emirates ID and related legal matters. The consulate also organised a financial literacy and health awareness camp at a labour accommodation in association with TAK Group. Workers were given practical information on making informed financial decisions, accessing healthcare services and availing themselves of consular services, PBSK and helpline facilities.
Consulate officials also took part in an awareness session at a labour accommodation on the theme “CLEAR – Community Learning on Alcohol Risks”, organised with All Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG) Emirates, a group of expat doctors from Kerala, which aims to raise awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol and encourage healthier choices.
Greener Communities
Environmental responsibility also featured strongly during the outreach events. Consul General of India in Dubai Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, consuls and consulate officials joined tree plantation drives at Amity University Dubai, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai, University of Dubai and BITS Pilani Dubai, bringing together students, faculty and institutional partners.
In Sharjah, the Consul General and officials planted trees with students and teachers at Indian International School, PACE International School, Gulf Asian English School and Delhi Private School, Sharjah.
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