More than 15 lakh people have returned to India through different modes including over 4.5 lakh on flights, under the Vande Bharat Mission, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.

"International flights continue to facilitate repatriation and outbound travel of stranded citizens under Vande Bharat Mission since May 6, 2020. More than 15 lakh people have returned through various modes, including more than 4.5 lakh on flights so far," Mr Puri tweeted.

The Vande Bharat Mission commenced in May to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus restrictions.