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INDIAN OVERSEAS RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATION

Better recruitment.
Safer migration.
Stronger industry.

IORA is being developed as an independent industry platform to advance ethical overseas recruitment, responsible migration, good governance and constructive policy dialogue in India.

Explore membership Our purpose

An independent association initiative. IORA does not represent or claim endorsement by the Ministry of External Affairs or any government authority.

Our commitment

A recruitment ecosystem built on trust, transparency and accountability.

Worker dignity at every stage

Responsible and licensed recruitment

Fair, clear and informed contracts

Constructive industry-government dialogue

Our motto

Good practice. Good governance.

For safe, orderly and ethical migration — strengthening the institutions, professional standards and partnerships that connect Indian talent with opportunities around the world.

Why IORA

A stronger voice for a more responsible recruitment ecosystem.

Overseas recruitment sits at the intersection of livelihoods, business, regulation and international cooperation. IORA seeks to create a credible space where responsible industry participants can share knowledge, raise standards, surface operational challenges and contribute practical solutions — with the interests and dignity of migrant workers at the centre.

Ethical recruitment

Promote transparent hiring, informed consent, fair contracts and responsible recruitment practices that respect worker dignity.

Policy advocacy

Bring industry experience into constructive, evidence-led dialogue on regulations, implementation and practical reform.

Standards & governance

Encourage member accountability through codes of conduct, compliance resources, self-assessment and continuous improvement.

Industry collaboration

Connect licensed recruiting agents, employers, skills institutions and relevant stakeholders across recruitment corridors.

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The IORA approach

Professionalise the process. Put people first.

Ethical recruitment is more than a promise. It is reflected in transparent job information, clear contracts, responsible employer relationships, documented processes, worker preparation and accessible grievance channels.

IORA's proposed programmes are designed to help the industry move from fragmented good intentions to shared expectations and measurable practices.

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What we are building

A practical platform for the sector

Participate in IORA

Membership & representationA collective platform for responsible recruiting organisations to participate, learn and contribute.Explore Policy & regulatory dialogueStructured industry submissions, consultation priorities and practical recommendations.Explore Good-practice frameworkA practical self-assessment approach to ethics, transparency, worker protection and governance.Explore Recruitment directoryAn organised directory concept designed to make agency information easier to discover and independently verify.Explore Migration corridor knowledgeCountry-focused resources on recruitment processes, worker preparation and destination considerations.Explore Member knowledge centreGuidance, templates and resources to support professional and compliant operations.Explore

Collective action

The future of overseas recruitment must be built together.

IORA invites responsible recruiting organisations and sector stakeholders to contribute ideas, experience and leadership to a shared agenda for ethical, transparent and accountable recruitment.

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