The Centre today said an estimated 1.35 crore Indian nationals were residing in various countries including 88 lakh in Gulf countries.<br />''<br />''In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Minister of External Affairs V Muraleedharan informed that the Government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security, and well-being of Indians in foreign countries.<br />''<br />''The Minister informed that through the e-Migrate portal the Government maintains the record of Indian workers residing abroad.<br />''<br />''He said, as per the portal complaints of different nature including fake agencies have been registered by the people.<br />''<br />''The minister said, timely actions are taken by the ministry and the missions abroad to the resolution of the reported grievances.<br />''<br />''The Minister added that cases of fake agencies brought to the attention of the Ministry and mission abroad are shared with the concerned State authorities for appropriate action.<br />''<br />''<br />