🌍 PM Modi Celebrates Global Indian Diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago

During his multi-nation diplomatic tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a powerful stop in Trinidad and Tobago, paying heartfelt tribute to the 35-million-strong Indian diaspora worldwide.

This Caribbean nation, rich in Indian heritage, is home to the descendants of indentured laborers—Indians who were forcefully transported 180 years ago under British colonial rule. Their enduring legacy continues through culture, food, language, and even names familiar to us—like those of West Indies cricketers.

In a deeply symbolic gesture, the PM announced:

📜 A dedicated database to trace the roots of the Girmitya (indentured) community.

💳 Expansion of India's UPI digital payments to Trinidad and Tobago.

🛂 OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) eligibility for 6th-generation Indians in the Caribbean.

The Indian diaspora today is not only a bridge between India and the world but also a soft power asset in foreign policy, contributing significantly via:

🎓 Education and innovation

🏛️ Political influence in host countries

💸 Record-breaking inward remittances (over $100 billion annually)

From Fiji to South Africa, from Guyana to Mauritius, the story of the Indian diaspora is one of resilience, legacy, and deep-rooted connection to their civilizational homeland.

As PM Modi aptly noted, each diaspora member is a cultural ambassador of India.

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