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TOPIC: General Studies 2
- Indian Diaspora
In News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas convention.
Role of Indian Diaspora
There are close to 32.1 million NRIs and PIOs residing outside India. They are huge reservoirs of talent and potentiality that India needs to draw upon. The Indian diasporic community are “unnamed ambassadors” promoting and maintaining the rich Indian culture and interests on foreign lands.
Indian diaspora as a biggest strategic asset for India:
Measures taken by the Government to help the distressed diaspora during COVID-19
Way forward –
The Indian diaspora is the bridge between their nation and India where they can grow simultaneously for betterment of their citizens. With the versatile role of Diaspora, India could fulfil its cherished dream of being a super power and it could make much head way in its international and foreign affairs. The diaspora can provide the requisite strategic impulse, which makes it all the more important to unlock their potential.
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