UPSC Mains 2020 · GS II · Q10 · 10 marks · 150 words

‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples.

हिन्दी में

‘अमेरिका एवं यूरोपीय देशों की राजनीति और अर्थव्यवस्था में भारतीय प्रवासियों को एक निर्णायक भूमिका निभानी है’। उदाहरणों सहित टिप्पणी कीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “"Indian Diaspora is the true and permanent ambassadors of the country". In this context, bring out the significance of the Indian diaspora with suitable examples.”

Chaitanya AwasthiAIR 37 · CSE 2022 · 209 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a figure

The Indian diaspora comprises roughly 31 million people spread across different regions of the world. It has always been a strong pillar in the realm of international relations with their multi-faceted contributions.

Body · points

→ The diaspora is not just a crucial economic contributor (eg. Gulf countries) but also technological contributions and import of best practices via people in important leadership roles.

→ Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (2003), PIO-OCI Cards etc. gave a filip to the strong roots and engagement with their nation land.

→ Operation Raahat, Devi Shakti, Ganga etc. solidified India's resolve to leave "No Indian Behind."

→ Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, Pravasi Bhartiya Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Merger of PIO-OCI etc. added to procedural simplification and gain of trust.

The diaspora has played role of enabler, facilitator, crisis manager in several politico-economic engagements of India.

→ Twitter Diplomacy, Know Your India program etc. have added to the strong relationship.

Close · a way forward

Growing interest in domestic affairs and reception to Indian leaders abroad is symbolic of India's growing global stature.

As true ambassadors of India's soft power, the diaspora holds immense potential which must be effectively channelized by the Government in sync with national interests. This can be achieved by cultural exchanges, people to people contacts, constructive engagement with global talent (Satya Nadella) etc.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020, General Studies Paper II, Q10. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.