Middle East Crisis: Help Desk for Stranded Uttarakhandis, Direct Contact with Embassies

March 2, 2026

Jaipur: In view of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Uttarakhand government has gone on alert. On the Chief Minister’s instructions, the government has begun developing a special strategy for the safety of Uttarakhand residents living in West Asia.

The government is focusing particularly on countries where thousands of people from the state are employed in nursing, hotel industries, and construction. All District Magistrates have been instructed to compile a complete database of people from their districts working in Gulf countries.

A special help desk has also been activated at the state level, which will be in direct contact with the Ministry of External Affairs.

Coordination with Embassies, QR Code Released

Resident Commissioner Ajay Mishra, posted in Delhi, has been instructed to maintain constant contact with the embassies of the respective countries. Keeping in mind the large number of Uttarakhand residents living in countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, the government has released a QR code and online link.

Through this link, NRIs will be able to register with the Embassy, ​​ensuring immediate assistance in case of an emergency.

preparations underway for a rescue plan

The Chief Secretary clarified that the government’s priority is to ensure that no citizen of the state is left vulnerable in a war-like situation. In collaboration with the Central Government and the Ministry of External Affairs, plans are being developed for rapid rescue operations if necessary.