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The Minister of State (Independent charge) for the
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs Shri Oscar Fernandes
told the Lok Sabha that Overseas Indians consist of
Persons of Indian Origin who are citizens of other countries
and Non-Resident Indians who are citizens of India working/living
abroad. The welfare measures undertaken by Government
for the former category include the facilities of PIO
Card and Overseas Citizenship of India and incentives
for investments in most sectors under the automatic
route. Welfare measures for the latter category, particularly
for the Overseas Indian workers, include the Pravasi
Bhartiya Bima Yojana, assistance through the embassies
in cases of death, repatriation etc. and legal advice.
This information was given in reply to a question by
Shri Vikrambhai Arjanbhai Madam.
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