An official team from
Andhra Pradesh has reached an understanding with the Air India
management in the UAE for arranging a dedicated flight to bring people
from the State overstaying in that country beyond the permitted Visa
period.
The team, headed by N.V. Ramana Reddy, Special Secretary,
NRI Affairs, and comprising K. Srikar Reddy, Regional Passport Officer,
and two other officials, held discussions with UAE officials in Dubai
on Friday to facilitate the early return of those given “amnesty” by the
government of that country.
Following the meeting, which was
also attended by embassy officials, an official said that “free air
tickets” were issued to as many as 26 eligible persons who were granted
amnesty, and out of them, 20 were being brought back to Hyderabad by
Air-India flight on Saturday.
He said the dedicated flight meant exclusively for returnees would be operated on Sunday or Monday.
Nearly
250 eligible people have already arrived here at their own cost or
following the offer of free tickets by donors. Over 18,000 people from
the State are believed to be living in the UAE. The amnesty scheme may
finally benefit over 1,000 people, the official said.
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