In a significant setback to thousands of Indians who are looking at an uncertain future after they were forced to flee the war in Ukraine earlier this year, in the middle of their course, the government has said that there is no provision to accommodate or transfer medical students from any foreign medical institutes to Indian medical colleges.
The centre in its statement at Rajya Sabha stated : Approximately 20,000 Indian students returned from Ukraine to India as a consequence of the ongoing-conflict in that country. Further studies of the students have understandably been a matter of concern. We have been in touch with educational authorities in Ukraine in this context. The Ukrainian side has essentially reiterated its willingness to continue online courses. The ground situation in that country currently does not permit the return of Indian students. We continue to remain engaged on this matter.
