The Centre Will Start Bringing Back Indians Stranded Abroad Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic From May 7 In A “Phased Manner”.

The centre will start bringing back Indians stranded abroad because of the coronavirus pandemic from May 7 in a “phased manner”. Aircraft and naval ships will be arranged for their travel, the government said in a statement, adding the service will be offered on “payment-basis”.”Government of India will be facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad on compelling grounds in a phased manner. The travel would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships. The Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) has been prepared in this regard,” the statement read.”Indian Embassies and High Commissions are preparing a list of distressed Indian citizens. This facility would be made available on payment-basis. Non-scheduled commercial flights would be arranged for air travel. The travel would begin in a phased manner from May 7,” it added.