West Asia conflict: Stranded Keralite students anxious about returning in time for semester exams
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Summary
Parents back home, worried both about their children’s safety and academic future, scour portals for flight tickets, while making panic-stricken calls to colleges for reassurance
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right