New Delhi: Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express are operating 64 flights in 12 countries under the government's 'Vande Bharat' mission to bring back stranded Indians abroad. Of these, 42 flights are operated by Air India and 24 flights are operated by Air India Express. These 12 countries include the US, London, Bangladesh, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Philippines, UAE and Malaysia. The Civil Aviation Ministry said that 6037 Indians have been brought back so far.
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According to the Civil Aviation Ministry, 14,800 Indians stranded abroad will be brought home under the first phase. Community leaders have welcomed this initiative of the Government of India. The government has announced that the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad will be assisted by special flights which will start in a phased manner from May 7 and may continue to operate till May 13. The number of flights will increase in the coming week, due to the travel restrictions imposed due to Coronavirus epidemic, the number of Indian students and people stranded in the US can be congratulated.
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Indian embassies and consulates in the United States recently started making a list of Indians planning to return home. This list is being made through online registration.
