As many as 4,870 Indian workers have returned from Saudi Arabia after facing job-related difficulties, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Replying to a written question, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said presently, a section of Indian workers facing difficulties in two major Saudi companies - Saudi Oger and the Saad Group - are being brought back to India in cooperation with the Saudi authorities.
"The process is nearing completion and 4,870 Indian workers have returned so far," he said.