CHENNAI: The DMK government in the State, which faced workers’ ire over the filling of vacancies on a contract basis through manpower agencies, is receiving fresh brickbats as it plans to hire thousands through the state-owned Overseas Manpower Corporation Ltd (OMCL) on a consolidated payment basis. The move has raised questions about the ruling DMK’s proclaimed commitment to social justice, with critics, including trade unions and political allies, arguing that it exploits workers, bypasses reservation policies, and undercuts permanent employment.

OMCL functions as the official overseas manpower placement agency for the Tamil Nadu government, facilitating overseas job placements. It is registered under the Emigration Act, 1983, with the Union Ministry of External Affairs.

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