The Centre started the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ on May 6 to help those stranded due to the novel coronavirus pandemic reach their destinations via international repatriation flights.
According to the Civil Aviation Ministry, 3,876 repatriation flights were operated by the Air India Group under the Vande Bharat Mission till August 20, carrying over 5.12 lakh passengers. Of these, 1,941 were inbound flights carrying 3.54 lakh passengers and 1,935 were outbound flights with 1.57 lakh fliers.
The mission is currently in its Phase 5 which will continue until September 1.
