Indian Diaspora — Policy Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003	2003	Introduced the concept of dual citizenship for people of Indian origin who had acquired foreign citizenship. This amendment added Section 7A to the Citizenship Act, 1955, creating the legal framework for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI). The amendment was a response to long-standing diaspora demands for maintaining ties with India despite acquiring foreign citizenship.	Revolutionized India-diaspora relations by allowing foreign citizens of Indian origin to maintain lifelong connections with India through OCI status, leading to increased diaspora engagement and investment
Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005	2005	Operationalized the OCI scheme by defining eligibility criteria, rights, and obligations of Overseas Citizens of India. The amendment specified that OCIs would enjoy visa-free travel to India, right to work and study, and property ownership rights (except agricultural land). It also established the administrative framework for OCI registration and card issuance.	Provided practical framework for diaspora engagement, leading to over 4 million OCI registrations and strengthening India's soft power projection globally
Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015	2015	Merged the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) scheme with the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) scheme to create a unified framework for diaspora engagement. The amendment simplified the legal structure by eliminating the distinction between PIO and OCI, extending OCI benefits to all eligible persons of Indian origin.	Streamlined diaspora engagement by creating a single, comprehensive framework, reducing bureaucratic complexity and enhancing diaspora convenience in maintaining ties with India

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