Question 10GS2GS2
Discuss the role that the Indian diaspora can play in the making of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India). Also, mention the challenges in this regard.
Main Body
Indian diaspora is the largest in the world used standup ~1.8 million story.
Role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat:
1Transfer of technology, ideas & techniques of organization to Make in India
2Encourage FDI & FPI investment (eg Gold bonds for NRI)
3Display India's soft power due to their skills & expertise. This can enhance investment in India
4Improve bilateral ties → trade & expand (eg trade US nuclear deal)
5Build leverage for India in other countries → This builds strategic autonomy (eg Silicon Valley contribution of Indian & outsourcing)
Challenges:
1Low social security → Kafala system, witchcraft system
2Treasury obstruction in Kafala (eg key Khauf security gupta on remittance)
3Strict Visa policies (eg decreased H1B in US during Trump rule)
4Crisis hampers functioning → eg Council → reduced wages, Oil price reduction → lost jobs, labor agreements bilaterally, balance of trade/political agrement
Indian diaspora can be a keystep for development in 70 years
160 words4 paragraphs
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Examiner score
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Topper
Aayushi Bansal
AIR 72022
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
Indian Diaspora
Role in Development and Self-Reliance
Writing Stats
160
Total words
4
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analytical
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