It's Official: PM approves dual-nation Indian professional

Oops shiuli I just thought this is something concerned with India and US, I didn't know there was so much behind this, thanks for the update. It certainly broadened my view regarding this dual citizen ship.

Hey Yash, kindly mention the countries India is agreeing for Dual Citizenship?

It is possible for someone to be considered a citizen under the laws of two or more countries at the same time. This is known as dual citizenship. The Indian Parliament passed a Bill to grant dual citizenship to the people of Indian origin on December 22, 2003. The Bill received the President's approval on January 7, 2004, and became operational from 2nd December 2005. The Bill will help grant dual citizenship to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) belonging to, or having citizenship of other countries subject to certain conditions. The grant of dual citizenship was intended to remove for those who have taken foreign passports, the obstacle in travel to and from India, permit investment in business ventures and foster a greater sense of belonging.

The Overseas citizenship of India (OCI) commonly known as dual citizenship is granted to persons who migrated from India and acquired citizenship of a foreign country other than Pakistan and Bangladesh. They are eligible for grant of OCI as long as their home countries allow dual citizenship in some form or the other under their local laws. However persons registered as OCI shall not have any voting rights and rights for public employment.

I think this Dual citizenship should be awarded, just imagine the number of Indian professionals are there in US, and Indians dominate the technology space in many countries, so with this dual citizenship we can also avail their services in India, and when reverse brain drain is setting in, it is the right move by PM to tap these talents who were wanting to come back to India.