Officials provide consular services to Indian expatriates in Al Khor.
Doha, Qatar: In a bid to extend essential consular services to Indians living in Al Khor and its vicinity, the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), with the support of the Embassy of India, organised a Special Consular Camp on Friday.
The event witnessed an overwhelming response, with more than 100 individuals availing services like passport renewal, attestation, police clearance certificates (PCC), and additional consular assistance.
One of the highlights of this endeavour was the convenience it brought to the local population. Often, residents of Al Khor had to make the trip to Doha on weekdays to access consular services. This camp, held on an off day, proved to be an invaluable support for individuals, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and families, who found it challenging to take time off during regular working days.
The consular camp commenced at 8am, providing attendees with assistance in form filling alongside the primary services. This supplementary provision further eased the process for around 100 people who benefited from this support.
President of ICBF, Shanavas Bava, expressed his delight at the event’s success and emphasised the need for such camps. “This initiative is a crucial step to bridge the gap and cater to the requirements of our community members residing in and around Al Khor,” said Bava.
He further highlighted the efforts of the ICBF team, including other members of the managing committee, embassy officials and ICBF staff in ensuring the smooth and hassle-free conduct of the consular services during the camp.
At the consular camp, ICBF insurance was also promoted, and attendees were provided with the opportunity to enrol in ICBF insurance plans, further enhancing the range of benefits accessible to the community.
The consular Camp marked the revival of a temporarily paused service, which will soon be extended to other distant areas in coming weeks.
ICBF team led by Shanavas Bava and other Managing Committee Members along with community volunteers at the venue, not only demonstrated their commitment to community, but also played a pivotal role in maintaining order and ensuring the efficient delivery of consular assistance.
