(a) Whether any of the Pravasis, particularly those whose ancestors left India as indentured labourers centuries ago, have evinced a great yearning to trace their roots ; and
(b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to assist them in this regard ?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) A sectoral session was held on `Tracing the Roots` during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2005. Certain suggestions emanating from the session are under examination of the Government of India.