70 Keralite students in border States reach New Delhi: CMO
The Hindu
Kerala government assists Malayalee students in bordering regions amid India-Pakistan conflict, providing travel support and helplines.
As many as 70 Malayalee students enrolled in central and State universities in regions bordering Pakistan arrived at the Kerala House in New Delhi on Saturday (May 10, 2025) morning en route to Kerala, according to a press release issued by the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (CMO).
According to the CMO, the government will ensure their timely travel to Kerala via air and rail.
The Kerala government has set up control rooms with 24/7 helplines to provide assistance and support to Keralites in States bordering Pakistan, amidst the India-Pakistan conflict situation. (The numbers are 0471-2517500/2517600, fax: 0471-2322600, and email:cdmdkerala@kfon.in).
The NORKA Global Contact Centre would offer real-time help (18004253939—toll-free) and a missed call number (009118802012345).
The government also established a helpline (01123747079) for Malayalees seeking to return to Kerala.
The CMO said the students sought government assistance by ringing or emailing the control rooms at the Kerala House in New Delhi, the Government Secretariat, and the NORKA State headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.
Additional Resident Commissioner, Kerala House, Chethan Kumar Meena, is coordinating the operation.
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