Empowering Citizens Abroad: Indian Community Welfare Fund ( ICWF)
The Indian diaspora comprises the world’s largest overseas population, offering both strategic opportunities and challenges for India.
Category International Relations and Strategic Studies
Trump Tariffs: Policy Stalemate or Strategic Shift from Russia?
US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian exports.
Geopolitics of Margins: Whose Voices Shape India’s Public Policy?
Public policy is often envisioned as a tool to address societal needs, promote equitable development, and strengthen governance. In India, a country characterized by deep social, cultural, and economic diversity, public policy plays a central role in shaping the lives of millions.
Pan-India Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) certification Programme (2019)
The Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) Certification Programme is a national-level online training and certification initiative launched by India’s Ministry of Tourism in late 2019/ early 2020.
India-Fiji Relations: The Indian Diaspora in Fiji–Strengthening Cultural Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships
India-Fiji relations are deeply rooted in a shared historical journey, tracing back to the ancestral legacy of indentured laborers who first migrated to Fiji under Bristish colonial rule.
Today, Indo-Fijians comprise nearly 37% of Fiji’s population, though their share has declined due to emigration to Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific nations such as Papua New Guinea. Despite this, the community continues to preserve its traditions—language, cuisine, religion, and vibrant festivals—while adapting to local realities. This resilience underscores the enduring strength of diaspora communities. This migration not only created a resilient Indo-Fijian community but also laid the foundation for enduring cultural, social and diplomatic ties between both nations and the broader pacific.
Empowering Overseas Indian Students: An Analysis of the MEA’s Students Registration Portal, 2015
The number of Indian students pursuing higher education programs abroad is estimated to stand at nearly 10.9 lakhs as of July 2019 (Student Registration Portal, MEA). In order to collect data about the number of Indian students abroad and the courses they are pursuing, and to enable a more effective grievance redressal mechanism, the ministry launched in July 2015 a portal (madad.gov.in/appconsular/welcomelink) for voluntary registration of Indian students abroad.
MAHASAGAR Initiative: India’s Global Maritime Outreach and Strategic Vision
Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in the 21st century, as the region is becoming a chessboard for major powers.