Indian Diaspora

Why it matters

• Acts as a critical bridge for soft power projection and cultural diplomacy, enhancing India's global influence.
• Serves as a major source of inward remittances, contributing significantly to the stability of the balance of payments.
• Facilitates the transfer of technology, expertise, and entrepreneurial capital back to the domestic economy.
• Provides a strategic advocacy network that can influence host country policies in favor of Indian national interests.

How it is asked

Focus on the socio-economic impact of remittances, the role of the diaspora in India's foreign policy, and the institutional mechanisms established by the government to engage with overseas citizens.