The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said that over 1.31 million passengers have travelled from the Gulf and West Asia region to India since February 28, as authorities continue to monitor the evolving security situation and assist Indian nationals. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, “Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the developments in the Gulf and West Asia region. Our efforts are focused on ensuring the safety and welfare of the Indian community in the region. We are in constant touch with the State Governments and Union Territories for sharing information and to coordinate our efforts.” He highlighted that support systems have been strengthened to assist Indians in the region with the embassies and consulates in the region, operating round-the-clock. He said, “The dedicated special control room in the Ministry is operational to respond to queries from Indian nationals and their families. Our Embassies and Consulates in the region are operating round-the-clock helplines to provide timely assistance. They are proactively assisting our citizens. They are also in close touch with the local governments.” Mahajan added that advisories are being regularly updated, and the missions are actively engaged with the resident Indian [...]
