The Punjab government has taken the initiative to address the difficulties of Punjabis stranded in various countries due to lockdown restrictions in the world. The government has appointed co-ordinators for various countries, so that migrant Punjabi concerned countries NRI, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi said that due to travel restrictions many expatriate Indians are stuck abroad or in India due to corona crisis.

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also held a meeting with nine states in this regard, so that the required assistance and advice can be given to these NRIs. The Ministry of External Affairs also believes that the NRI should end the lockout. After coming to India, one can face economic crisis.

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Amid the outbreak of the virus, these co-ordinators are in contact with nodal officers with various missions abroad and raising problems / issues presented to overseas Indians. Sodhi said that if an NRI is facing any problem then it can contact with him at mail id sportsministerpunjab@gmail.com. He further said that for any matter related to NRI, he is also accompanied by Department Secretary Rahul Bhandari. L'ID can be contacted at psnri@gmail.com.

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