Iran-Israel war: Telangana sets up control room in New Delhi for its citizens in Gulf
Hyderabad, March 2
The Telangana government has established a 24x7 control room at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi for its citizens in the Middle East in view of the ongoing Iran-Israel war in the region.
On the directions of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the state government is closely monitoring the prevailing situation.
Senior officials at Telangana Bhavan are already in continuous contact with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the concerned Indian Embassies to assess the situation, said an official release.
In view of the enquiries being received from Telangana citizens residing in the affected countries, including those who may be stranded, and from their family members, the state government has established a 24x7 control room at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi.
The control room will function round-the-clock to facilitate necessary coordination and extend assistance as required.
Telangana citizens presently residing in the region, or their family members in Telangana, may contact the control room in case of distress, travel disruptions, or other emergency situations.
The contact numbers at the control room are; Vandana Barua PS to Resident Commissioner & Liaison Head +91 9871999044 C.H. Chakravarthi Public Relations Officer +91 9958322143 Javed Husain Liaison Officer 9910014749 Rakshit Naik Liaison Officer +91 9643723157
The Government of Telangana will continue to closely monitor the situation and extend necessary support in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, the release added.
Earlier, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy advised all Telugu people residing in Iran and other Gulf countries to remain extremely alert in view of reports of ongoing conflict in the region.
The Chief Minister urged them to strictly follow safety guidelines and adhere to advisories and warnings issued from time to time by Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The Chief Minister stated that, in case of any emergency, the state government will coordinate with the Union Government to ensure the safe return of Telugu citizens.
He said the Telangana government is continuously monitoring the situation of the people from the State living in Iran and other Gulf nations.
Officials have been directed to remain prepared to take appropriate measures in coordination with the Centre if necessary. They were also instructed to maintain contact with Indian embassies and consulates in those countries.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative. But I hope the phone lines are actually manned properly and don't just ring. We've seen control rooms fail during crises before. The real test is when someone actually needs help.
My cousin is in Dubai and the family was very worried. Sharing these specific contact numbers with names is very helpful. It feels more personal than a generic helpline. Kudos to CM Revanth Reddy for acting swiftly.
It's reassuring to see state governments stepping up like this. The safety of Indian citizens abroad should always be a top priority. Hope other states with large diaspora populations in the region follow suit.
This is the kind of governance we need. Not just announcements, but concrete steps with named officers responsible. The Gulf region is like a second home for so many Telugu people. Jai Telangana!
Coordination between state and central authorities is crucial in such international crises. Glad to see Telangana Bhavan in Delhi being used effectively for this purpose. A sensible use of resources.
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