In order to engage with the Indian Diaspora in a rewarding manner and to create long standing partnerships, OIFC provides information, facts and statistics on the Indian Diaspora on a single platform.
- Data of Estimated Number of Overseas Indians
The number of Overseas Indians has steadily grown over the past decade. Non Resident Indians (NRI) / Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) constitute a significant economic, social and cultural force around the globe. As per estimates, over twenty million Overseas Indians are spread across 110 countries. To know about the estimated number of Overseas Indians in various countries, read the information provided by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA).
Number of Overseas Indians (87.7 kb)
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Member of Parliament
Indians have long made a mark in various fields in the global scenario and have become leaders on forums represented by politics, education, diplomacy and law. This section traces some of the prominent Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) as Members of Parliament in other countries. To get more details on Prominent Overseas Indians, read the report by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA).
List of PIOs as MPs (82.4 kb)
- List of PIO's as State Head/ Government and Ministers in other Countries
A number of Non Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) have been appointed as Head of State/ Government and Ministers in other countries. The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) has presented the following report on PIO’s holding important government positions across the globe.
List of Prominent PIOs (83.6 kb)
- Pravasi Bharatiya Sammanee Award
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians by the President of India since 2003 to Non Resident Indians (NRIs) / Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) or an organisation/institution run by NRIs or PIOs, which has made significant contribution to support Indian causes.
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- Country Specific Diaspora Details
With a demographically diverse Diaspora across 110 countries, Indians have marked their presence in all sectors across the globe. To know details about employment, citizenship, education, age, and more, read the report by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA). For more information on Country Specific Indian Diaspora, click below.
Country Specific Indian Diaspora