The Indian government will begin one of the biggest evacuation exercises named Vande Bharat Mission to bring Indians stranded abroad. Over 14,800 stranded Indians will be brought back from 12 countries by Air India flights.
Under the mission, the government will operate 64 flights from 7-13 May to bring home nearly 14,800 Indian nationals stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown.
The 64 flights include 10 flights from the UAE, 2 from Qatar, 5 from Saudi Arabia, 5 from Singapore, 7 from the United Kingdom, 7 from the United States, 5 from the Philippines, 7 from Bangladesh, 2 from Bahrain, 7 from Malaysia, 5 from Kuwait and 2 flights from Oman.
Preparations for the operation have commenced and also urged the stranded individuals to stay in touch with the Indian embassies in their countries.
The lights will bring back people to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat.
Under the mission, the maximum number of flights will bring back citizens from the Gulf countries.
Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has also sent 3 ships under Operation Samudra Setu to get back stranded citizens from Maldives and UAE.
