Bhubaneswar: Four Odia workers from Ganjam district, who were stranded in Oman, have safely returned to Odisha.
They arrived in Mumbai yesterday via an Air India Express flight from Muscat and reached Berhampur today by train from Mumbai.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his gratitude to the Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, and the Indian Embassy in Oman for their efforts in facilitating the safe return of the workers.
It is noteworthy that after learning about the plight of these Odia workers through emails and various Odia newspapers, Chief Minister Majhi immediately directed the Chief Resident Commissioner in New Delhi to take swift action for their rescue.
Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, the Chief Resident Commissioner coordinated with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Ambassador in Oman to ensure the workers’ safe return.
The Indian Embassy located the workers in Sohar, Oman, and maintained constant communication with them over the phone.
The Embassy also arranged for their accommodation and meals at a Gurudwara during their stay.
