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[Diplomacy] 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013:

Highlights, issues, awards


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1. Indian Diaspora: overview
2. Remittances
3. What is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?
4. Why is PBD celebrated on 9 th January?
5. What happens during PBD?
6. 10 th vs 11 th: Themes, location, chief-guest
7. What did Mohan say?
1. #1: Invest in India
2. #2: Safety for Indians abroad
3. #3: Social security Deals
4. #4: Ghadar Stamp
8. What did President Pranab say?
9. What did Purryag say?
10. Criticism against Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
1. #1: Travel problems
2. #2: Voting rights
3. #3: Other problems
11. Air Kerala
12. Awards: (PBSA)?
13. How are Award winners selected?
14. Mock questions

Overview of Indian Diaspora?


Indian Diaspora is second largest in the world after China.
About 25 million people spread across 200+ countries.
5 million of them in gulf region.
Nobel Winner Indian Diaspora
Name
1. Dr. HarGobind Khorana

field
Medicine

Physics

2. S. Chandrasekhar

3. Venkatarama Ramakrishnan

Chemistry

Remittances
Remittance= Indian person working abroad, and sends money back to his family in India.
According to World Bank report, the remittances received by India is higher than China. (despite
the fact the size of Chinese diospora >> Indian).
Country
Remittances in billion dollars (2012)

China

India

66

70

What is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?


Every 9 th January. Since 2003.
Organized by Ministry of Overseas affairs.
This day is celebrated to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the
development of India.
It provides an interaction platform for overseas Indians to address their issues and concerns to
Indian Government.

Why is PBD celebrated on 9th January?


Because on 9 th January 1915, Gandhi returned from India from South Africa.
Note: some websites say Gandhi returned on 7 th Jan. but official website of Ministry of Overseas
Indian affairs says it was 9th Jan.

What happens during PBD?


It is usually a three day event (7 to 9 January).
Delegates from various countries participate in seminars, conferences.
Speeches made by by PM, President.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards given to meritorious people.
This convention also helps in networking among the overseas Indian community. So they can
share their experiences in various fields, make business deals etc.

10th vs 11th: Themes, location, chief-guest


10 th (Jan.2012)

11 th (Jan.2013)

Location

Jaipur

Kochi

Theme

Global Indian: Inclusive Growth

Engaging diaspora the Indian growth


story

Chief
guest

Kamla Persad Bissessar (PM of Trinidad and


Tobago )

Rajkeswur Purryag (President of


Mauritius)

About 2,000 Non-Resident Indian delegates from 44 countries participated in the 11 th CBD.

What did PM say?


#1: Invest in India
In last four years, Two financial crisis emerged from the developed world.
Between
2004-10, our GDP growth rate was 8%, but in 2011-12 it has came down to 6.5%.
But we are confident that things will be back on track.
So NRIs, please be partners of Indias growth (=you fellas invest money in India so we can
develop).
We need new approaches to address challenges in infrastructure, education, energy, water and
agriculture.

#2: Safety for Indians abroad


Indian expatriate community has developed a more global presence.
And in the process, theyve also become more vulnerable to economic crises, conflicts, civil
unrest or just senseless hate crimes.
We are concerned about the safety and security of overseas Indians. (in individual hate crimes,
and in national crisis such as Arab spring, Libya etc.)
We want not just physical safety but also social + emotional well-being of Indians living
overseas. Therefore:
1. Weve launched an insurance scheme for workers.
2. Weve established welfare funds in embassies for distressed Indians.
3. Weve created mechanisms to help vulnerable women abroad.

#3: Social security Deals


Weve signed four new social security agreements with Finland, Canada, Japan, and Sweden,
to provide provide exemption from double payment of social security.
Very soon well also sign two more agreements with Austria and Portugal
Weve also negotiating such agreements with GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries.

#4: Ghadar Stamp


1. Weve launched this Rs.5 Ghadar Stamp
2. Well upgrade of the Ghadar memorial in San Francisco into a functional museum and library
3. Well also install a sculpture in that memorial, to honour Ghadar patriots.

Ghadar Movement stamp released

In 1913, the Punjabis in USA and Canada founded Ghadar Party to liberate India from the
British rule.
Prominent leaders of Gadar Party= Sohan Singh Bhakna and Kartar Singh Sarabha.
2013 = 100 years passed since formation of Gadar Party.
Therefore, Mohan released a five rupee stamp during Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to commemorate
the Ghadar Movement Centenary

Criticism
Image on the postal stamp shows a few hands with torches.
Scholars feel this image doesnt relate to the Ghadar movement; the stamp should have been
more specific.
What did President Pranab say?
To attract Overseas Indians to invest in India, weve
1. Allowed QFI to Invest in Indian Capital market.
2. Foreign Currency Non Resident account Banks (FCNR) scheme.
To help Overseas Indians easily travel in India, weve
3. Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards
4. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards
What did Purryag say?
Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag, was the chief guest at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. He said
India wants a permanent seat @ UN Security Council, and we (Mauritius) totally support India
for this.
We look forward to

Criticism against Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)


Leaders and rich NRIs meet for wine-n-dine.
Only lip service.
No concrete action.
So far 11 PBDs have been held, yet following problems are not solved.

#1: Travel problems


1. Air India doesnt have enough flights.
2. For NRIs it is very difficult to return home during festival season because All airlines intentionally
increase the ticket price. A ticket to ticket from Dubai to Trivandrum that usually cost Rs 15000 is
suddenly increased to Rs.75000!

#2: Voting rights


While Government amended the Act to give voting rights to NRIs. But problem= theyve to come
back to India to cast their vote. Now who has the time and money to do that?
NRIs want online voting facility or some other arrangement like voting at the Indian embassy in
their respective country.
But Government is not serious about implementing it. So the whole NRI voting = #EPICFAIL.

#3: Other problems


1. Colleges charge way too high fees for NRI quota admissions.
2. For NRIS, the Pravasi Bharatiya registration fees was $250. So participation is limited to only the
elites among the NRIs.
3. Indians languishing in foreign prisons even without trial or after the completion of terms. Yet no
legal and financial assistance is given to them by Indian embassies.
4. Lack of rehabilitation/finance facilities for those NRIs who returned home after recession in USA
and elsewhere.
5. Gulf returnees are harassed @customs.
6. plight of the aged and sick parents back home
7. Psychological problems of the children who grow up without proper affection or guidance of their
parents.

Air Kerala
During PBD-2013, the CM of Kerala announced that Kerala Government is planning to setup its
own Air Kerala
because Air India gives step-motherly treatment to Kerala workers in Gulf countries. (e.g. not
enough flights, very high ticket prices during vacation and festivals).

Awards: (PBSA)?
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians.
Total 15 awards given.
Two Important names (for exam) are:
Who

Patricia Maria Rozario

Dr. Rasik Vihari Joshi

Contribution to

Music

Sanskrit literature

Country

UK

Mexico.

Why important
for exam?

Because she is the only woman among


Diaspora winner of 2013.

Because from 2009-12, no awards were


given in literature category.

Other awardees

Rasik Joshi, Patricia, President Purryag (Left to Right)

Name
1. President Rajkeswur
Purryag

2. Subhash Razdan

3. Professor Gurusharan
Singh Chatwal

4. Ashok S. Vaswani

5. T.S. Ravindra Menon

6. Dr. Satendra K. Singh

7. Bava Pandalingal

8. Gilbert. C. Moutien

9. Mohammed R.
Karuvanthodi

10. Ismail E. Ebrahim

11. Dr. Narendra R.Kumar

12. Australia-India Society

13. Indian Doctors Forum

Country
Mauritius

Field
Public Service

US

Germany

Science

Guinea

Community service

Malaysia

New
Zealand
UAE

Reunion
Island

Business

Saudi
Arabia

South
Africa
US

Health care. specializing in otolaryngology (head


and neck surgery)

Victoria

welfare of Indian diaspora.

Kuwait

How is a person selected for PBD award?


Indian embassies across the world, send nominations.
If a person won this award previously, he can nominate one person.
All nominations go to the five-member jury. (Appointed by PM.)
Jury decides wholl get award.
Award is presented by the President of India.

Mock questions
Q1. Correct statements
1. Pravasi Bharati Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9 th January because on this day Gandhi went
from India to South Africa.
2. PBD is organized by Ministry of External Affairs.
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both
4. None
Q2. Incorrect Statements
1. In terms of diaspora population, China is ahead of India.
2. In terms of remittances, China is ahead of India.
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both
4. None
Q3. Correct Statement
1. PBD was started in 2003.
2. 2012s PBD was held in Chennai with theme Global Indian: Inclusive Growth.
3. 2013s PBD was held in Kochi with theme Engaging diaspora the Indian growth story.
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. All of them
Q4. Incorrect Match

1. Dr. HarGobind Khorana

2. S. Chandrasekhar

3. Venkatarama Ramakrishnan

Chemistry

Physics

Medicine

1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. All of them

Descriptive
1. Write 20 words (2 marks)
1. Komagata Maru incident
2. Sohan Singh Bhakna
3. Kartar Singh Sarabha.
4. Gadar Party
5. Patricia Maria Rozario
6. Dr. Rasik Vihari Joshi
2. Discuss the role of Ghadarites in the freedom struggle of India. (6m)
3. Briefly list the problems faced by Overseas Indians and the initiatives taken by Government of
India to address them. (15m)
4. Write a note on the role of Overseas Indians in the growth story of India.(25m)

Essay
1. The sun never sets on the Indian Diaspora.

Interview
1. Do you agree with the criticism that PBD is mere a talking-shop? if yes, what steps should be
taken to make this Event more meaningful?
2. Suppose Air Kerala is setup. What precautions should be taken to ensure it doesnt become
another white elephant like Air India?
3. Why are the Indians increasingly becoming victims of hate crime? What role can/should Indian
Government play to address this problem?

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