He said that the State Government
is taking the help of the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Embassy along with
Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) to provide relief to the students stuck there.
“Our aim is that in this hour of crisis, each Indian student should be shifted
to safe places from Ukraine at the earliest and they return to their homeland
safely,” he added.
Mr Gehlot interacted with students of Rajasthan who had reached Poland
from Ukraine through a video conference from his official residence on Tuesday.
He thanked Non-Resident Rajasthani entrepreneurs Mr Amit Lath and Shri Ashok
Sevak Ramani for making arrangements to bring these students safely to Poland
and for helping them. He said, “You people got the opportunity for a noble
cause and I am happy that you all have come ahead to cooperate in this work.”
The Chief Minister talked to these students and took stock of the
current situation in Ukraine and the problems faced by the Indian students
stranded on the Ukraine border. The students said that lacs of people are stuck
at the Ukraine border. Risking their lives, they have to walk long distances to
cross the border. They have been lucky enough that they could reach Poland
safely and could come out from this terrible human tragedy. The students said
that they are getting necessary help from the Rajasthan Government, Indian
Embassy and NRRs along with the Poland Government. Still, a large number of
students are stuck in Ukraine, they said.
Mr Gehlot asked the students to talk to other students who are still
trapped in Ukraine and provide them necessary guidance regarding how to reach
Poland or other safe places. He directed the officers to ensure necessary
arrangements for the safe return of students by being in constant touch with
the Indian embassy in Poland and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The State
Government will provide all kind of support including financial assistance, he
said.
The Chief Minister talking to Shivangi Sharma, Hari Om Meena, Aditya and
other students assured them that the State Government is very serious about
their security at this time of disaster. “It is our endeavour that the relief
reaches the students at the earliest and they return to their homes safely,”
Shri Gehlot said.
Chief Secretary Smt Usha Sharma too spoke to students and assured them
of all possible help.
Rajasthan Foundation Commissioner Shri Dheeraj Shrivastava said that
efforts are being made to provide relief to the people stuck in
Ukraine through NRRs in Poland. The State Government has issued a Helpline
Number for their help besides providing link on the official portal of the
State Government.
Principal Residential Commissioner Smt Shubhra Singh, Additional Chief
Secretary Home Mr Abhay Kumar, Principal Secretary Information Technology
Shri Alok Gupta, Principal Secretary Industry Shri T Ravikanth and other
officers were also present.
