(a) whether the Government have received several representations from the Non-resident Indians (NRIs) requesting grant of dual citizenship to them; and
(b) if so, the decision taken by the Government thereon?
(a) whether the Government have received several representations from the Non-resident Indians (NRIs) requesting grant of dual citizenship to them; and
(b) if so, the decision taken by the Government thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The Government has decided not to consider the grant of dual citizenship to persons of Indian Origin holding the citizenship of another country. The facilities made available in different fields, namely economic, financial and educational under the Scheme for issuance of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card are considered adequate.