Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the Kafala (Sponsorship) System, marking a historic reform for 13 million foreign workers, including 2.6 million Indians. In this video, we decode: What was the Kafala system and why was it called modern-day slavery? How this reform is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. What it means for Indian migrant workers in the Gulf. Its implications for global labour rights and UPSC GS Paper 2 (Governance, Human Rights, International Relations) Expected Prelims and Mains questions from this topic. Stay till the end to understand how this reform connects with India’s foreign labour policy, ILO conventions, and human dignity in global migration. Timestamps: 00:00 – The Reality of the Kafala System 01:00 – Why It Was Controversial 03:00 – Saudi Arabia’s Labour Reform Explained 05:00 – Impact on Indian Workers 07:00 – UPSC Prelims & Mains Angle 09:00 – Key Takeaways If you’re a UPSC, SSC, or RRB aspirant, this topic connects multiple dimensions — from human rights to international labour law — making it a must-watch. Subscribe for more current affairs explained in a simple, human way — with analysis, reports, and examples that help you think like a topper. kafala system kafala system explained kafala system saudi arabia kafala system abolished kafala system upsc saudi arabia labour reform foreign workers in saudi arabia modern day slavery gulf countries vision 2030 saudi arabia indian workers in saudi arabia current affairs 2025 upsc international relations upsc human rights upsc notes kafala system meaning kafala system reform kafala system impact on india #KafalaSystem #SaudiArabiaReform #LabourRights #UPSC2025 #CurrentAffairs2025 #IndianWorkers #HumanRights #Vision2030 #ModernDaySlavery #UPSCNotes #GS2Topics #InternationalRelations #UPSCPreparation #UPSCMains2026 #upscprelims2026 #mohitlathar