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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Application for Tracing the Roots of Indian Origin
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Information about India and United Nations cooperation
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Budget under the Ministry of External Affairs
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Website of Embassy of India in Hungary
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Foreign Service Institute of Ministry of External Affairs
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Website of Know India Programme for Young Overseas Indians
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Information on Bharat ko Jaaniye Online Quiz
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Information on Internship with MEA
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