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In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday Announced The Issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (Oci) cards to his Mauritian COUNT NavIN RAMGOOing Ramgoolam and his spouse vaena ramgaolam.
The announcing was made at a Community Event Attended by more than 3,500 people, Including members of the Mauritius Cabinet, Government Officials, and National Assembly Members.
Earlier in the day, PM modi presented Oci cards to Mauritius' President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool. The handover took place on the first day of his state visit, underscoring India's committee to its communication and bilateral relations with Mauritius.
DURING President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit to Mauritius in March 2024, India Extended Eligibility for Oci cards to Mauritian Nationals of Indian Lineage Traceable Up to the Seventh Generation – Animed AIMEDEATIVE Fostering closer ties with the Indian communication.
Mauritius is home to 22,188 Indian nationals and 13,198 Oci card holders, reflecting the significant presence of the Indian community in the country.
The OCI card grants holders the right to live, work, and study in India indefinitely, while also facilitating visa-fire travel and other privateges.
Mauritius has long maintained a welcoming stance toward Indian visitors, having an Visa-Free Regime for Indian Tourists Staying Up to a Month Back in 2004. Gratis Visas for Travel to India, Further Easing People-to-Peeple Exchanges.
PM Modi's visit, which continues through March 12, is expected to include Major announs on the final day, include the signing of at least eight memorandums of understanding (mouse) in. Maritime Security, Culture, and Community Development Projects.
He will also also inaugurate at Least 23 India-Funded Projects and is Likely to Announs new projects for the southest African island nation.
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