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Over 67.5 lakh people brought back from overseas under Vande Bharat Mission

Over 67.5 lakh people brought back from overseas under Vande Bharat Mission

NEW DELHI: The Government of India has stated that over 67.5 lakh people have been brought back from overseas as part of the Vande Bharat Mission so far. India started one of the world’s largest relocation operations from May 7, 2020, to bring back marooned Indians from foreign countries.

In the beginning, Air India, and its auxiliary Air India Express, played a major part in the operations.Subsequently, other air carriers were permitted to take part in the programme. In addition, aerial evacuation and ships were also used to bring back Indian citizens.

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Civil Aviation, said in a tweet that Vande Bharat is not just a mission that brought back stranded and distressed citizens but it is also a mission of hope and happiness. He further said that the Mission has let Indians know that they will not be left behind by the government even in the most adverse times.

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