Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
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The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is part of the government of India
. The ministry, as of May 2008, is headed by Vayalar Ravi
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Its website states:
The ministry also sponsors the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
(Non-resident Indian Day) established in 2003, when it also instituted the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Award.
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
. The ministry, as of May 2008, is headed by Vayalar Ravi
Vayalar Ravi
Vayalar Ravi is a prominent Indian politician, currently the Union Cabinet Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs and Minister of Civil Aviation. He is a member of the Rajya Sabha.-Political Life:...
.
Its website states:
The ministry also sponsors the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , is celebrated in India on 9 January each year to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India. The day commemorates the arrival of Mahatama Gandhi in India from South Africa...
(Non-resident Indian Day) established in 2003, when it also instituted the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is an award constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , to honor exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession...
Award.