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Indian Diaspora - Aim and Objective
In an order issued on August 18, 2000, the Government of India decided to appoint a High Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora.
In an order issued on August 18, 2000, the Government of India decided to appoint a High Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora.
The composition of the panel included people like Dr. L. M. Singhvi, Member of Parliament and former High Commissioner of India to U.K. as the chairman. The other members are R. L. Bhatia, Member of Parliament and former Minister of State for External Affairs. J. R. Hiremath, Indian Foreign Service (Retd.) and Shri Baleshwar Agrawal, Secretary General, Antar-Rashtriya Sahyog Parishad, New Delhi.
The objective of the panel included reviewing the status of Persons of Indian origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the context of constitutional provisions, Laws and rules applicable to them both in India and the countries of their residence. The panel set out to study the characteristics, aspirations, attitudes, requirements, strengths and weaknesses of Indian Diaspora and their expectations from India. It also aimed to study the role that the PIOs and NRIs may play in the economic and social and technological development of India.
It further examines the current regime that governs the travel and stays of PIOs in India and investments made by PIOs in India. It recommended measures to resolve the problems faced by NRIs in these areas;
The panel has recommended a broad but flexible policy framework and country specific plans for a mutually beneficial relationship with the region or PIOs and NRIs, and for facilitating interaction with India and their participation in India's economic development.
