Exclusive: Indians stranded abroad thank Vande Bharat Mission after safe return home

Dr Arathi Krishna, former deputy chairperson, NRI Forum of Karnataka, played a vital role in getting necessary approval for the flights for the NRIs who were stuck in many countries. Several Indians have lauded the Indian government's 'Vande Bharat Mission'

 

First Published Jun 20, 2020, 5:46 PM IST | Last Updated Jun 20, 2020, 5:46 PM IST

Bengaluru: Indians, stranded in many countries are reaching back to their homeland through the government's ‘Vande Bharat Mission’. Today, let us look at some of the Indians who reached their home safely amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Arathi Krishna has been a part of the NRI Forum of India for many years now. She has been instrumental in coordinating the return of many NRIs back to India from their countries of residence. Since there is no officer or minister in Karnataka to help the NRIs return to their state, Arathi has been talking to various consulates and ambassadors to ensure their safe return. Watch what Iqbal and his wife, Dr Shifa, Vindya, Mr and Mrs Dwarkanath, have to say about the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ and their safe passage home.

(With inputs from Amith CG)