Uttarakhand's Call for Expatriate Safety: An Urgent Mission

The Uttarakhand government has urged district officials to gather information on expatriates in West Asia who wish to return home due to the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict. A letter from Secretary Rajendra Kumar emphasizes the need for timely data submission to ensure safe repatriation with central support.

Uttarakhand's government has taken decisive action, ordering district officials to compile data on expatriates from the state residing in West Asia amid escalating regional tensions.

In a communique, Secretary Rajendra Kumar instructed all district magistrates to prioritize the collection of information related to those who wish to return amidst the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict.

The initiative aims to facilitate a safe and coordinated repatriation effort in collaboration with India's central authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)