“The ministry along with embassy of India in Tokyo and the Consulate General of India (CGI), Osaka is closely following and monitoring the situation in Japan in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake and Tsunami that struck the country on 11th March 2011,” the statement said.
“The embassy and CGI are in touch with Japanese authorities and representatives of the Indian community. All Indians are reportedly safe,” it added.
The helpline numbers of the ministry are 23015300, 23012113, 23014104, 23018179.
The numbers of the embassy of India in Tokyo are 0081332622391 to 97.
The number of the CGI, during office hours is +81662617299. There is also an +819050553344 emergency contact number of Piyush Gupta.
“Helplines will be functional from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily,” the ministry added.
Published 16 March 2011, 09:21 IST