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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Website of Indian Council of World Affairs
Find information about the Indian Council of World Affairs under Ministry of External Affairs. Details are provided on CSCAP (Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific)- India Committee. Information on aims and objectives of ICWA, ICWA Act, committees, members of council, governing body, director general, etc. is given. Users can find details on the research faculty and visiting research, publications, events. An online library is...
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Information on Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY)
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Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojna (MGPSY) under the Ministry of External Affairs
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Information on Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana (PBBY)
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Pravasi Bharatiya Samman under Ministry of External Affairs
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas under Ministry of External Affairs
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Annual Reports under the Ministry of External Affairs
Get the information on the various Annual Reports under Ministry of External Affairs. User can get the details of different achievements, schemes, activities, services, targets, MOUs, agreements signed under Ministry etc. Reports from year 1999 onwards are available.
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Check country-wise advisory for Indian students going abroad for education
Users can check the country-wise advisory for students going abroad for higher studies provided by the MEA. Detailed information on how to select educational institutions, accommodation in foreign countries, hostels, living safety, personal safety, emergencies contact details etc. is provided for students. Contact numbers and addresses of Indian Diplomatic Missions/posts abroad are also given in all the advisories.
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Information on Know India Programme for Young Overseas Indians
Know India Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs is a three-week orientation programme for diaspora youth conducted with a view to promote awareness on different facets of life in India and the progress made by the country in various fields e.g. economic, industrial, education, science & technology, communication & information Technology, culture.
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Help lines Number of Gulf Countries & Malaysia
User can get the 24/7 Helpline number of the Gulf Countries and Malaysia under the Ministry of External Affairs.
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Information on Scheme for Legal/Financial Assistance to Indian Women Deserted / Divorced By Their NRI Husbands
The objective of the scheme is to provide some financial assistance to needy Indian women in distress who have been deserted by their overseas Indian /foreigner husbands for obtaining counseling and legal services.
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Overseas Citizenship of India Scheme under Ministry of External Affairs
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Website of Embassy of India in Mongolia
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Website of Performance Dashboard of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
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Study India Programme under Ministry of External Affairs
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