Evacuation Coordinated by Government of India Under Union Minister Kumaraswamy’s Supervision
Bengaluru, May 11 – Thirteen students from Karnataka studying at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology in Srinagar have safely reached New Delhi, thanks to a swift evacuation facilitated by the Government of India.
The coordinated operation was overseen by the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries, under the direct supervision of Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, according to an official statement from his office.
The students were transported from Srinagar to Jammu by bus, and subsequently continued their journey to Delhi by train. Upon arrival at the railway station in Delhi, officials from the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries personally received and escorted the students. Additional arrangements were made for their onward travel to Bengaluru, ensuring their safe return home.
Union Minister Kumaraswamy acknowledged the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attributing the timely response to his leadership and commitment to citizen welfare.
Students who were part of the group expressed deep gratitude to the Prime Minister, the Government of India, and Union Minister Kumaraswamy for their prompt actions.
Harshith, one of the evacuated students, shared his experience:
The operation stands as a testament to inter-departmental coordination and the government's commitment to the safety of Indian citizens during emergencies.