Indian Nationals Abroad explores the experiences and contributions of the global Indian diaspora. This topic delves into the lives of Non-Resident Indians...
An NRI (Non-Resident Indian) is an Indian citizen residing outside India for 183 days or more in a financial year. A PIO (Person of Indian Origin) is an individual who or whose ancestors were Indian citizens, but is currently a citizen of another country.
They contribute significantly through remittances, foreign investments, cultural exchange, and by enhancing India's soft power globally. Many also excel in science, technology, medicine, and business, bringing prestige to their origin country.
Common challenges include cultural adaptation, language barriers, visa and immigration issues, discrimination, difficulties accessing social security or legal aid, and maintaining strong ties with their homeland.
The government provides consular services, passport assistance, emergency aid, and schemes like Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana. It also engages through the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions abroad for welfare and grievance redressal.