Address issues of war-affected students in Ukraine, Madurai MP urges – The New Indian Express
MADURAI: While it is reassuring that the Union government is concerned about students who have recently returned from Ukraine, immediate action is the need of the hour, said Madurai MP S Venkatesan.
The parliamentarian had recently sent a letter to Union Minister of State for Finance, Bhagwat Karad, asking him to waive student loans for students returning from the war-torn country.
In response, Karad said around 22,500 students have already returned from Ukraine. “The government provided them with all kinds of assistance, including food, shelter and evacuation services under Operation Ganga.
The situation in Ukraine is fluid and we are closely monitoring developments. Once the situation has stabilized, the government will assess the implications and consider corrective measures. In the meantime, the government has asked Indian banks
Association to assess the impact of the conflict on outstanding education loans and engage in consultation with stakeholders in this regard,” he added. MP Venkatesan welcomed the response and urged the Union government to take urgent corrective action as students and their parents are already under undue stress.