Study Abroad: 633 Indians died abroad in past 5 years; most in Canada, says MEA

NEW DELHI: At least 633 Indian students have died abroad across 41 countries in the past five years due to various reasons including natural causes, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in response to a question posed by Kerala MP Kodikunnil Suresh during the ongoing monsoon session of the Lok Sabha on July 26, 2024.

According to the reply by minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, Canada reported the highest 172 deaths of Indian students, followed by US (108), UK (58), Australia (57), Russia (37) and Germany (24).

"As per the information available with the Ministry, 633 incidents of death of Indian students abroad have been reported in the last five years due to various reasons including natural causes, accidents and medical conditions," Singh said.

Indian Students Abroad: Deaths due to violence

Country-wise data on students who died due to violence or attacks abroad indicates a total of 19 such deaths. Canada had the highest number with nine, followed by the US with six, and one each in Australia, the UK, China, and Kyrgyzstan.

"Providing safety and security to Indian students abroad is one of the top most priorities of the government of India. Indian missions/posts abroad maintain regular contacts with Indian students enrolled in universities abroad," he said.

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