Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India, Tokyo is continuously monitoring the situation in Japan. An official release says, the Embassy is also in regular touch with representatives of the Indian community across the country as also with the Japanese authorities. All Indian nationals are reported safe and have been advised to take precautions suggested by the Japanese authorities from time to time. Air India has introduced daily flights with enhanced seat capacity to Japan, to assist those who wish to travel back. For the time being, non-essential travel to Japan may also be avoided. The Ambassador of India to Japan, handed over relief material comprising 25,000 blankets to Japanese State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mr. Yutaka Banno, who expressed sincere appreciation for India’s assistance and for the solidarity expressed by the people of India.