Centre Says 1.06 Crore Migrants Returned to Native States During Lockdown

The Central government on September 22 stated that more than 1.06 crore migrant labourers, including those travelling on foot, had returned to their native states during the nationwide lockdown. Reportedly, several migrant deaths have been caused by the road accidents but no official records have been maintained regarding the same. The Railway Ministry reported that 4,621 Shramik Special trains ferried 63.19 lakh passengers to their destination between May to August.