Vande Bharat flights from the United Kingdom due to the emergence of new strain of coronavirus, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday.Speaking during the weekly virtual press conference, Anurag Srivastava, MEA Spokesperson, said that as many as 1,005 international flights have been operated under Phase 8 Plus of India's Vande Bharat Mission, thus, repatriating more than 40 lakh people from 27 countries.Also Read | Inside the farmer disquiet at Delhi’s doorstep"Phase 8 Plus of this mission is currently operational since December 1.
Under this phase 1,005 international flights have been operated from 27 countries facilitating an estimated 1.8 lakh people.