A staggering 33,000 Indian workers died in Gulf countries (2021-2025), constituting almost 50% of worker deaths abroad, highlighting a critical safety crisis. The author urges India to prioritize worker safety policies. Solutions include strengthening eMigrate to blacklist unsafe employers, mandating independent safety certification, and creating dedicated embassy legal cells. India should also link Gulf investments to legally binding worker welfare commitments. While direct labor rights in trade agreements are difficult, proactive domestic and bilateral enhancements are crucial to protect its workforce effectively.