Madhya Pradesh establishes 24x7 control room to assist state citizens stranded in Middle East
Bhopal, March 5
The Government of Madhya Pradesh established a 24x7 control room at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi to assist residents of the state currently stranded in Middle Eastern countries.
In a post on X, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the state government is in constant contact with the central government to ensure the safe return of Madhya Pradesh citizens.
He appealed to the citizens of the state to contact the control room's helpline numbers to avoid any emergency situations.
"A 24x7 control room has been established at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi, to assist residents of Madhya Pradesh who have gone to Middle East Asian countries for studies, jobs, business, tourism, etc. We are in constant contact with the central government for the safe return of Madhya Pradesh citizens. My appeal to the citizens of the state is that they can contact the control room's helpline numbers to avoid any emergency situation," said Mohan Yadav.
Residents and their families can reach out for assistance through the provided contact details. They can call the control room at 011-26772005, send a message via WhatsApp to 9818963273, or contact the team by email at mphelpdeskgulf@gmail.com.
Earlier, the Government of Telangana also received more than 200 enquiries from its citizens through a similar 24x7 control room established at Telangana Bhavan in Delhi.
The Government mentioned that most enquiries relate to travel disruptions, safety concerns, and requests for guidance regarding coordination with the concerned Indian Embassies. The Control Room is providing necessary assistance, facilitating communication, and extending support in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the respective Indian Missions.
Senior officials at Telangana Bhavan remain in continuous contact with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure timely information and appropriate support to Telangana citizens, wherever required.
For those seeking support, Telangana citizens in the Middle East and their families in Telangana are encouraged to reach out to the 24x7 Control Room at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi. Dedicated assistance is available through Vandana Barua at +91 9871999044, C H Chakravarthi at +91 9958322143, Javed Husain at +91 9910014749, and Rakshit Naik at +91 9643723157.
— ANI
Reader Comments
My cousin is in Dubai and his company hasn't paid salaries for 3 months. We were feeling so helpless. Now we know who to contact. Thank you CM Yadav for this step. Hope they can help bring him back safely.
Respectfully, while the control room is a good idea, I hope the focus is on solving problems, not just taking enquiries like Telangana's 200+ cases. Action is needed, not just another phone number. The proof will be in how many people they actually bring home.
It's encouraging to see state governments stepping up to support their citizens abroad. Coordination with MEA is key. I hope other states with large diaspora populations in the Gulf follow this model.
Good step. But they should also run awareness campaigns in villages about proper immigration procedures. Many get trapped by illegal agents promising dream jobs. Prevention is better than cure.
WhatsApp number is a practical touch. Many families might find it easier to message than call. Hope the team is responsive and has real power to coordinate with embassies. Bhagwan unki madad kare.
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