India’s reputation for citizen safety abroad has reached new heights, according to a detailed analysis by Times Kuwait. The country consistently leads in orchestrating large-scale, well-coordinated evacuations from war-torn and unstable regions, outpacing many global powers.
Key missions such as Operation Ganga during the Russia-Ukraine war evacuated over 23,000 Indians and assisted 147 foreigners from 18 nations. Citizens were first moved to safe neighboring countries like Poland and Romania, then flown home on chartered civilian and military aircraft.
Operation Sindhu in 2025 amid Iran-Israel strife exemplified precision: Indians were ferried to Armenia for respite and shelter before boarding special flights to India. Personal stories bring the efforts to life—Kashmiri Sehrish Rafiq was moved by the embassy’s tireless support, calling it a pleasant surprise, and Pulwama resident Mir Mohammad Musharraf hailed the operation as a lifeline.
India’s approach extends to stabilizing airfares and monitoring flashpoints like the US-Iran tensions closely. Even in Kuwait’s volatile past scenarios, the nation has aided not just its own but foreigners too, fostering global solidarity.
Airports buzzed with emotional reunions as families thanked officials for swift actions. The External Affairs Ministry reaffirms its top priority: protecting the well-being of the 18-million-strong Indian diaspora. This proactive stance, backed by diplomatic agility and military might, cements India’s role as the world’s most responsive protector of its people.