Indian Diaspora: Meaning, Significance and Various Policies of Government of India towards It

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Zeba Fatima Research Scholar

Department of Political science Jamia Millia Islamia (New Delhi)

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DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.10100360

Subject Category: Political Science

Volume/Issue: 10/1 | Page No: 4664-4676

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Submitted: 2026-01-21

Accepted: 2026-01-26

Published: 2026-02-06

Abstract

Purpose:
The objective of this study is to present a conceptual overview of the Indian diaspora, including what it means, who falls into it, what makes it unique, why it is so big, what the government is doing about it, and what needs to be done to ensure its well- being.
Design/methodology/approach:
To evaluate the many definitions, meanings, types, factors, and effects of diaspora on the nation, this study employed a systematic review of extensive empirical and theoretical literature in his regard. A list of the best journals on diaspora and international migration has been assembled. Subsequently, each document was recognized, scrutinized, and classified to furnish comprehensive knowledge, the necessary information is gathered by browsing the official websites of several countries.

Keywords

Diaspora, India, development, Migration, policy

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