External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna today said, the Embassies have been asked to be pro-active in dealing with the difficulties faced by Indians living abroad. Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Krishna said, the Indian missions and posts have Consular or Community welfare Wings with designated officers to attend to the welfare issues of distressed Indian nationals.

He said, they may be contacted at any time, and also on holidays for advice and assistance. He said instructions have also been issued to set up a well established mechanism to improve accountability of the concerned Mission officers regarding redressal of grievances of Indian nationals. Mr. Krishna, also expressed satisfaction on the return of the two Indian Children from Norway.