Diaspora Relations

Why it matters

• Acts as a source of foreign direct investment and inward remittances that support national balance of payments.
• Functions as a soft power asset that enhances the country's diplomatic influence and cultural footprint in host nations.
• Facilitates knowledge transfer, technological collaboration, and professional networking between global experts and domestic institutions.
• Provides a support mechanism for the protection of rights and welfare of citizens living in foreign jurisdictions.

How it is asked

Focus on the institutional mechanisms like the Ministry of External Affairs divisions, the role of the diaspora in India's foreign policy, and the impact of remittances on the domestic economy.