The UN refugee agency said it was in constant dialogue with the government on matters relating to Afghan nationals.
A total of 736 Afghans were registered for new registrations from August 1 to September 11, the UNHCR said in New Delhi, adding that it is expanding its capacity to register Afghans in India and meet growing requests for assistance.
The UN refugee agency said it is in constant dialogue with the government on matters relating to Afghan nationals, including visa issuance and extension, assistance and resolution.
As per the data, the total number of persons belonging to UNHCR in India is 43,157. Of these, 15,559 refugees and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan.
“August 1 to September 11,736 Afghans were enrolled by the UNHCR for fresh registration,” the UN body said in a statement.
Among those who have contacted UNHCR are Afghan individuals who have arrived in 2021 seeking the reopening of previously closed asylum cases, students, businessmen, or people on medical or other forms of visas. Unable to return due to current situation. In Afghanistan.
UNHCR further said that it is increasing its capacity to register Afghans in India and meet the growing requests for assistance.
“UNHCR is enhancing its humanitarian response program for vulnerable new arrivals from Afghanistan. The UN body said basic aid such as food, cash-based aid and key relief materials are being provided to the most vulnerable new arrivals from Afghanistan and those already in India.
UNHCR said it has also established an Afghanistan Emergency Cell and a dedicated help page for Afghans providing comprehensive information on registration and assistance.
Additional 24/7 helplines were set up to answer questions round the clock and direct engagement with Afghan communities was enhanced. More than 130 calls are received daily, mainly inquiring about support and registration.
The Taliban have this month captured almost all major towns and cities, including Kabul, in the backdrop of the withdrawal of US forces.
India also evacuated people on board the Indian Air Force’s military transport aircraft as part of the government’s ‘Operation Devi Shakti’.
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