Amidst the Middle East crisis, CM Hemant Soren took a big step, appealed to PM Modi and issued an emergency helpline number:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The increasing geopolitical tension and war-like situations in some parts of the world, especially the Middle East, have increased the concern of the Jharkhand government.Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing for his intervention regarding the safety of migrants from Jharkhand stranded abroad. Along with this, the state government has issued a relief measure with immediate effect to help the affected families. emergency helpline number Has also been released.

1. CM Hemant Soren’s appeal to PM Modi

A large number of people from Jharkhand live in Middle East countries for employment. Amid reports of closure of airspace and cancellation of flights, CM Soren has requested the Central Government to play an active role.

Secure Return: The Chief Minister has demanded that the Central Government, through the Ministry of External Affairs, should ensure the safety of Jharkhandi migrants and make arrangements to airlift them if needed.

Data Compilation: The state government is sharing with the Center the data of people who are currently present in the conflict affected areas.

2. Jharkhand government released emergency number (Emergency Helpline)

The state control room has issued special numbers for the residents of Jharkhand who are stranded abroad or whose family members are in trouble here:

Helpline Number: the government has 0651-2490037 And 0651-2490052 Like the numbers have been activated.

WhatsApp Support: Apart from this, a WhatsApp number has also been issued to share the location and information of migrants, so that real-time updates can be received.

3. ‘Jharkhand State Migrant Control Room’ alerted

Jharkhand State Migrant Control Room has been kept on 24/7 mode.

Consolation to the family: Control room officials are in constant touch with the families whose members are in the Middle East.

Registration: The government has appealed to all those expatriates who have recently gone abroad for work to register themselves.

4. Middle East crisis and Jharkhandi workers

Thousands of skilled and unskilled laborers from districts like Giridih, Hazaribagh and Garhwa of Jharkhand work in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman.

Crisis on employment: Due to the war conditions, not only are their lives in danger, but their employment and future earnings are also under uncertainty.

Government Trust: Hemant Soren has tweeted and said, “In this hour of crisis, the Jharkhand government stands with each of its citizens. We are making every possible effort for their safe return home.”

5. Impact of Airspace Closure

Many people are stranded at airports due to cancellation of international flights. The Jharkhand government has clarified that if any migrant needs financial help or legal aid, the state government will bear it.