X NOTES: Schemes For Overseas Indians

Saturday 21 February 2015

PIO and OCI scheme

PIO and OCI scheme merged.
all existing PIO card holders shall be deemed to be OCI card holders, and that there would be only one OCI card with enhanced benefits.

To connect India to its vast overseas diaspora and bring their knowledge, expertise and skills on a common platform.
organized from 7th-9th January every year since 2003.
celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
These conventions provide a platform to the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities.
These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.

for 18-26 year age group.
familiarize with developments and achievements made by India.
presentation on India, constitution, political process, interaction with university professors and students, industrial visits, village visit, interaction with NGO's, visit to historical places, cultural programme and exposure to yoga.

short term courses in Indian University.
familiarize with history, art, culture, socio-political, economic development of India.

100 scholarships upto 4000 USD per annum.
for undergraduate courses in Engineering/Technology, Humanities/ Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, Journalism, Hotel Management, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry.

social security scheme for the skilled and semi-skilled overseas Indian workers with ECR passports and employed on temporary work permits across 17 ECR countries,

insurance cover upto Rs. 10 lac payable to the nominee/ legal heir in the event of death or permanent disability.
insurance policy valid upto 2 year or period of employment.
medical insurance for subscriber and family; maternity benefits to women.