Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that over 4048 Indian seafarers have been repatriated so far in the wake of the West Asia conflict.

Sonowal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed for the safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers. The minister told the media in Mumbai that the location and condition of every seafarer will be made available to the DGMA.

Sonowal said, "DGMA held a meeting with Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, RPSL and shipping administration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed us to focus on the safety, security and welfare of seafarers. More than 4048 seafarers have been repatriated recently, and we have helped the families of the victims. We bel...