This year, the Indian Government has announced, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders will be considered on par with Non Resident Indian (NRI). Some areas where this will likely benefit are:
- Adoption: Process will be streamlined to make it easier.
- Domestic airfares: Now can pay in Indian Rupees.
- Entry to National Parks: Pay the same fees as others Indians for entry in to national parks and sanctuaries, but will continue to considered as foreigner and pay higher fee for entry in to national monuments like Taj Mahal & Qutab Minar etc.,
ps: Why hold it only in Delhi? Since its commencement, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event has been held only in Delhi. Why only the capital? Why not other cities?
govt should do more efforts to gain from NRI's ... and its NRI's duty to serve the country ...hope this day will work
ReplyDeleteI was pleasantly surprised that Pravasi Malayalee Association offices were seen all over Kerala and I am sure they also have an yearly get together in Kerala. I believe similar associations must be encouraged by each state and the center. Continuing the dialogue with NRIs is a good practice and will bring more benefit to the country than to the individual NRI.
ReplyDeleteRaman
Wasn't last year's pravasi diwas held in Hyd ?
ReplyDeletepdxguy
ReplyDeleteYes.. you are absolutely right.. last year it was in HYD.. thanks for pointing it out..