nChhattisgarh has arranged 29 special trains to bring back its workers, students and those in distress stranded in other states, and nearly 12,000 persons have already reached the state, officials said on Thursday.
This follows an initiative of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
The arrivals by Shramik Special Trains started on May 11. Officials said 11,946 persons have arrived by nine trains so far and a payment of Rs 71.93 lakh has been made by the state government for their travel.
Those who can avail the facility include migrant workers, students and those in distress or needing medical care.
When these trains arrive in Chhattisgarh, arrangements have been made for thermal screening of the passengers.
The various district administrations have been told to arrange for meals and buses to take them to their destination village or town, an official said.
Special arrangements have been made at Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, Bhatapara and Champa stations, the official added.
The 29 trains will leave various cities in the country and stop at various stations in the state.
Those seeking to board these trains must apply online on the portal of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.
Only those who belong to Chhattisgarh can travel in these trains.
The state government has released an online link for travel on these trains: http://cglabour.nic.in/covid19MigrantRegistrationService.aspx. People can also contact 24-hour Helpline numbers 0771-2443809, 91098 49992, 75878 21800, 75878 22800, 96858 50444, 91092 83986 and 88277 73986.