Many Indian parents send their children abroad for better education and future opportunities, but dreams often take a tragic turn with unexpected deaths. Whether due to hate crimes or natural causes, these incidents cast a dark shadow on the aspirations of young minds seeking a better future abroad.
The dark reality behind the pursuit of education abroad unfolds a narrative of anguish and challenges faced by many Indian families, shedding light on the darker side of this pursuit of academic excellence.
Since 2018, a total of 403 Indian students have lost their lives abroad due to various reasons, including natural causes and accidents, according to information shared in Parliament.
The data, presented by Union Minister V Muraleedharan in Rajya Sabha, reveals that Canada witnessed the highest number of student deaths among the 34 countries considered.
What did the data reveal?
Data provided by the ministry reveals that Canada has recorded the highest number of deaths among Indian students since 2018, with 91 cases reported.
What are the countries with the maximum number of deaths?
After Canada, the United Kingdom reported 48 deaths, Russia 40, United States 36, Australia 35, Ukraine 21, Germany 20, Cyprus 14, and both Italy and the Philippines reported ten deaths each.
What did the government suggest to minimize such causalities?
Responding to these statistics, the Union Minister emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian students abroad. He assured that the authorities are committed to addressing individual cases and taking preventive measures to avoid incidents of this type in the future.
He further highlighted the proactive approach of the heads of mission and senior officials who regularly visit colleges and universities to interact with Indian students studying abroad.
“The safety of Indian students abroad is one of the top priorities of the Government of India.” he said.
“Should any untoward incident occur, it is immediately reported to the relevant authorities of the host country to ensure that the incident is properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished. he added.
Students in distress receive extensive consular assistance, including emergency medical care, housing and boarding as needed, the minister noted.
Regarding the notable increase in the number of deaths among Indian students, Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, explained that the high figure correlates with the substantial increase in the number of students who choose to continue their studies abroad.
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“I don’t know if this issue deserves to be addressed by the government. There are individual incidents where there have been criminal acts and others… Our consulates reach out to families; we also address these cases with local authorities.” Bagchi told reporters at the weekly briefing.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn