Travelling abroad is an exciting experience most of the time, but it can sometimes come with unforeseen challenges. For instance, you are on a holiday abroad and have suddenly fallen sick, met with an accident, or find yourself in the midst of political unrest. What do you do? How do you get back home to India safely? As these situations are already stressful, what if you are now faced with financial constraints, language barriers, and unfamiliar legal systems as well? We surely don’t want that. But in case these things happen, it’s good to know these few ways in which your government can help you out. Recognising these challenges, the Government of India has established the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) to provide support to Indian citizens facing hardship while abroad. The Indi
Stuck in an emergency abroad? Here's how the government can help you

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