Secure future of Indian medical students returned from Ukraine, MK Stalin urges PM Modi

He also pointed out that it was now practically impossible for these students to return to Ukraine to resume their studies, and that the uncertainties are likely to prevail even after the cessation of hostilities.

Hon'ble @PMOIndia,

The reply given by MoS @MoHFW_INDIA in Parliament has caused anxiety among students who returned from Ukraine and are unable to continue their studies.

I request your urgent intervention in this regard & take steps to provide them with alternative options. pic.twitter.com/4KJghCN37G

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 24, 2022

Reiterating the state’s stand to accommodate these students in India or suitable universities abroad, Stalin also acknowledged the Union government’s effort to bring back several students during the war, and added that the students were disappointed that the Central government had taken no steps to ensure the continuation of their education.

“I would therefore request you to direct the NMC and the Union Ministries concerned to initiate steps to bring in necessary amendments in the relevant Central Acts to enable these students to continue their studies in medical colleges in India,” he wrote in the letter to the prime minister.

“If this solution is deemed difficult, then necessary steps need to be immediately initiated by the Union Government to provide these students with an alternative option to continue their studies in foreign Universities, with similar regulations and academic ambiance,” added Stalin.

Requesting urgent intervention from the Union government and noting the delay, Stalin assured full cooperation for all the efforts the Centre made on the issue.