Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Jindal India Institute (JII) of OP Jindal Global University (JGU) hosted 39 Indian diaspora youth achievers for a one-day learning recently as part of the 75th Know India Programme (KIP), an initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The youth came from Fiji, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Zealand, South Africa, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Their day-long engagement on the JGU campus featured two expert lectures and a guided tour, embodying the concept of ‘knowledge tourism’ as promoted by the MEA’s KIP.
The day started with an expert lecture by Professor SreeramChaulia, Director General of JII, who spoke about the vision and interests driving India’s diaspora diplomacy. He highlighted the strategic and economic aspects of India’s diaspora engagement policy and emphasised the role of overseas Indians in shaping the nation’s future during the ‘AmritKaal’.
Professor Chaulia described the Indian diaspora as ‘carriers of India’s greatness’ and ‘strategic assets’ that contribute to building India’s ‘leading power’ goal. He also urged the attending diaspora youth achievers to play a positive role as vectors of India’s soft power worldwide. He highlighted the unique accomplishments of the Indian diaspora compared to those of other countries, noting their increasing political empowerment worldwide, citing examples of Rishi Sunak in the UK and Kamala Harris in the US.
