The Indian Diaspora seeks to facilitate regular exchange of information, news, ideas and opinions between India and its diaspora. Twitter @TIdiasporanews
The Indian Diaspora is estimated to be 25 million-strong, spread across 120 countries. It is the world's second largest Diaspora after China. It is estimated that there are three countries - US and Saudi Arabia and Malaysia - and a dozen countries where the Diaspora numbers more than a million and close to two dozen where there are at least a hundred thousand ethnic Indians. In most host countries
, the Indian Diaspora is well regarded, having succeeded spectacularly in their chosen professions by dint of hard work. In many countries, especially the US and UK, they are described as a “model minority” that contributes significantly to the economy and plays a constructive role in social and political life. In democratic nations, members of the Diaspora have actively involved themselves in politics and in many cases hold, or have held, public office – even the high public offices of Presidents, Prime Ministers and Ministers. For India, the Diaspora is a huge resource to tap into. In financial terms, their reparations last year crossed $70 billion, the most any Diaspora has sent back to the mother nation. They also make significant investments in India. They are, moreover, a repository of talent and ideas that can be tapped as India strides along the path to rapid development. As its tagline states, www.theindiandiaspora.com is a site that aims to connect India and its Diaspora. And also to help connect the various geographically dispersed Diasporic communities with each other. What sets us aside from other sites catering to a Diaspora audience – our USP, so to say – is that it is geared to become an interactive forum. A forum where members can network with those with similar interests; where they can seek opportunities to expand their businesses; or they may want to just trace their roots, find the best place to make philanthropic contributions, or simply to share their vast knowledge for the benefit of those back home. Our site will hopefully permit its visitors to do all this and more.
