The Union home ministry on Sunday said that decision on the effective date of resumption of scheduled commercial international passengers service will be reviewed as per evolving global scenario. The government will also review the standard operating procedure on testing and surveillance of the incoming international passengers, especially those travelling from countries listed in the ‘at risk’ category.
The decision was taken after an urgent meeting chaired by the home secretary on Sunday.
Earlier this week, the ministry of civil aviation issued an order allowing scheduled international flights to and from all countries considered “not at risk” with effect from December 15, 2021. The ministry said that passengers from countries in “at risk” category would require to follow additional measures following their arrival in India, including testing for coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
