In response to persistent demands for "dual citizenship" particularly from the Diaspora in North America and other developed countries and keeping in view the Government's deep commitment towards fulfilling the aspirations and expectations of Overseas Indians, the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005.
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Budget under the Ministry of External Affairs
User can get the information on the Budget under Ministry of External Affairs. User can also get the Budget outcome, Demand for grants etc. Budget from 2011 onwards is available.
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Website of Embassy of India in Hungary
Get detailed information about Embassy of India in Hungary. Information about the Indian Ambassador, Embassy officials, India-Hungary relations, education and culture etc. is provided. Users can also find information about Indian passport, visa, Indian community in Hungary etc. Information about the Indian cultural centres in Hungary is also given.
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Foreign Service Institute of Ministry of External Affairs
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) was established in 1986 by the Government of India primarily to cater to the professional training needs of the Indian Foreign Service and the Ministry of External Affairs. Foreign Service Institute has diversified its activities to include courses for foreign diplomats in its efforts at building bridges of friendship and cooperation with countries around the world, as well as other Indian government...
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Website of Know India Programme for Young Overseas Indians
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Information on Bharat ko Jaaniye Online Quiz
Know more about their country of origin, an online "Bharat ko Janiye" Quiz was organized for young overseas Indians (two categories i.e. PIOs and NRIs) of 18-35 years of age.
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Information on Internship with MEA
The internship programme provides an excellent opportunity for budding scholars to familiarize themselves with the process of formulation of foreign policy and its implementation by the Government of India.
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Demands for Grants, Ministry of External Affairs
Get details of Demand for Grants 2020- 21, 2019-20, 2018-2019, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11 and 2009-10 for Ministry of External Affairs. Users can get details about the grant amount and related spending details.
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Website of Consulate General of India in Birmingham
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Website of Embassy of India, Manila
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Website of High Commission of India, Malta
Users can find information related to the High Commission of India, Malta. Information on the Consular Services, Bilateral relations, mission, responsibilities etc. are provided.
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Website of Embassy of India in Ethiopia
The Embassy of India in Addis Ababa issues Tourist, Entry, Business, Student, Medical and other types of visas to the Ethiopian and Djiboutian nationals and to other foreign nationals also residing in Ethiopia and Djibouti on production of Certificate of Residence. The Embassy also provides a wide range of consular services to Indians residing in Ethiopia. You can find detailed information about the Embassy, Indian Ambassador, consular...
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Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) Portal
An Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) is an agreement with a service provider for repair and maintenance of property used by yourself.
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Website of High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Get detailed information about the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur. Information about the
Location/Map, Officers, Functional Contacts, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, Malaysian Indians Youth Forum , Forthcoming Events, Past Events, Holidays list, Contact us, Education Wing/Scholarships Schemes, Right to Information and Vacancy in the High Commission are provided. -
Website of Economic Diplomacy Division
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Website of High Commission of India, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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