An Analysis of the Economic and Cultural Impact of the Indian Diaspora

Chetan Kumar

Abstract: India has a long history of migration throughout the globe. An estimated 18 million Indians reside overseas, making up one of the largest diasporas in the world. Countries like The United States of America, the UAE, Malaysia, Myanmar, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Canada, etc. host the Indian diaspora. Indian diaspora significantly contributes to the country's increased global connectivity. With the movement of people across borders culture, ideas, and tradition also flows. Further, the Indian diaspora economically influences the nation. The Indian diaspora impacts the native nation in varied ways, but its economic and cultural impacts are more significant. Therefore, in addition to being important economically, it is also fundamental for its cultural remittances which reflect the country?s soft power tool. The research paper seeks to analyse the economic and cultural benefits of the Indian diaspora for India. The research study also examines the concept of the Indian diaspora and illuminates the reasons leading to the Indian diaspora.

Keywords: Cultural, Diaspora, Economy, India, Migration, Remittances

How to Cite?: Chetan Kumar, "An Analysis of the Economic and Cultural Impact of the Indian Diaspora", Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1534-1538, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25225110843, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25225110843