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Guests of Honour included former Dy PM of Fiji Prof Biman Persad, high commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago H E Chandradath Singh, PB Samman Awardee Dr Sarita Boodhoo from Mauritius & Prof. Maurits Hassankhan from Suriname. #ARSP #Nalanda #GirmitiyaConference #Diaspora

Inaugural session was chaired by VC Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, Chief Guest, High commissioner of Guyana H.E. Dharamkumar Seeraj, delivered the message of Vice President of Guyana Dr Bharat Jagdeo. Keynote Address delivered by Prof. Ajay Dubey. #ARSP #Nalanda #Girmitiya #Diaspora

2 day International Conference “Rediscovering Girmitiya Identity: Past, Present & Future”, jointly organised by Nalanda University and Diaspora Research & Resource Center of ARSP, held on 28-29 March 2026 at Nalanda University Bihar. #ARSP #Nalanda #Girmitiya #IndianDiaspora

Shri Ankan Banerjee, Joint Secretary (DE), MEA, presented certificates to participants from Denmark, Fiji, Guyana, and Israel during the Valedictory Session of the 87th #KnowIndiaProgramme, marking the successful completion of their KIP journey. #87thKIP

Participants of the #KnowIndiaProgramme visited the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Antar Rashtriya Sahyog Parishad, gaining insights into India’s digital transformation and efforts to strengthen global cultural engagement and diaspora connect. #87thKIP

Glimpses of the visit of the delegates of 85th and 86th batches of KIP. DRRC-ARSP and @CollegeJanki , jointly organised the event on 22 nd January, 2026 at Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi. @diaspora_india @SwatiPalJDMC

Ambassador Vinod Kumar, Sh. Shyam Parande & Sh. Narayan Kumar, Prof. Swati Pal, Principal, JDMC, Prof. Sandhya Garg, Vice Principal & Program Coordinator, Prof. V. Rajyalakshmi, Dir. CINP, & Prof Gopal Arora began the proceedings. @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndiaArsp @univ

DRRC-ARSP will be hosting a program with the delegates of 85th and 86th batches of KIP in collaboration with @CollegeJanki on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, at Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Marg, New Delhi-110060. @diaspora_india

ARSP extends warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali! May this festival of lights dispel darkness from our lives and illuminate the path of wisdom, harmony, and national unity. शुभं करोति कल्याणं आरोग्यं धनसंपदा । #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #ARSP

Diwali unites hearts in shared heritage across continents and cultures. ARSP wishes our Indian diaspora a joyous Deepawali, celebrating the timeless values of light, dharma, and hope that binds us across borders. #HappyDiwali #IndianDiaspora #VasudhaivaKutumbakam #ARSP

Featured reviews by Dr. Nidhi Sharma & Aastha Agarwal, followed by reflections from Amb. Dr. Sushil Singhal, Dr. Kavita Sharma (Former President, SAU), & Prof. Ajay Dubey (JNU). Moderated by Prof. Gopal Arora & graced by Sh. Shyam Parande Ji. Vote of Thanks: Sh. Narayan Kumar.

Hosay Caribbean explores the Caribbean version of Muharram—celebrated by Hindus, Muslims & Creoles alike. 🌺 Beyond religion, Hosay is a festival of resilience & solidarity, reflecting how Indians under colonial rule turned remembrance into cultural survival. 💫 #DiasporaStudies

His books The Wanderers (Batohiya) & Hosay Caribbean: Tajdah on Wheels were unveiled. The Wanderers—a moving poetry collection—captures the soul of displaced Indians & their longing for roots, identity & home. Each verse resonates with the rhythm of migration & belonging.

Conflux of art, literature & diaspora memory! @ARSP_India hosted Dr. Satnarine Balkaransingh—prolific writer & Kathak maestro from Trinidad & Tobago—under its Dialogue with Diaspora series. Trained under Pt. Birju Maharaj, he embodies India’s cultural legacy in the Caribbean.

Indian-American Pride at NASA! Amit Kshatriya appointed NASA’s Associate Administrator (Sept 3, 2025). * NASA’s top civil servant & COO * Leads 10 centers + mission directorates * Veteran of Artemis & Moon to Mars programs #IndianDiaspora #NASA #MoonToMars

The visit of Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka to India renews ancient ties shaped by the Indo-Fijian diaspora. From shared memories to shared futures, the diaspora stands as bridge of trust. New partnerships in defence & climate cooperation add strength to this living bond. #reflection

ARSP was honoured to host the 82nd batch of the Know India Programme at Pravasi Bhawan. Delegates from 12 countries joined for lectures & presentations by eminent persons, an engaging Visual Bharat Quiz workshop, and interactions with diplomats & dignitaries. 🌏🇮🇳

During his keynote address on “Diaspora, Diplomacy and Development” at the Fifth Baleshwar Agrawal Memorial Lecture, Professor @Sachin_Chat, DG, RIS highlighted the evolving role of diaspora communities and emphasised the importance of future diaspora studies focusing on the Indian development model and the contributions of the diaspora. @Sachin_Chat @IndiaArsp @DakshinNews @fisd19 @FIDC_NewDelhi @fitm14 @cmec_ris

Media today isn't just about sharing information - it must serve as a bridge between cultures, generations, and the global Indian diaspora. — Shri Navneet Sehgal, Chairman @prasarbharati

The history of Indian society is also the history of its diaspora and Girmitiya communities -a shared legacy we all belong to. As Mahatma Gandhi believed, our histories are one. – H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal
High Commissioner of South Africa to India