VASCO: The national carrier Air India and Indian Navy have been asked to be on standby with their aircraft and warships for the mass evacuation of Indians from Gulf countries as COVID-19 pandemic continues.
When enquired with the Commissioner for NRI Affairs Adv Narendra Sawaikar said, “He does not have any information in this regard and they are in the process of collecting data of stranded Indians abroad.”
“We are assessing the scenario and finding the plan to evacuate Indians from the Gulf countries. We have asked Air India and Indian Navy for the detailed evacuation plan,” top government sources informed a section of media.
Amid coronavirus scare, thousands of Indians have expressed willingness to come back to India from the Gulf countries, but due to suspension of air operations and other modes of travel, they have been stuck there. India has suspended all kinds of travel till May 3 as the country continues to be under coronavirus-induced lockdown.
