The Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre(OIFC) http://www.oifc.in/ is  a joint venture of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for sustained economic and knowledge engagement of Overseas Indians with India.

As part of OIFC initiatives to connect with overseas Indian investors, and business owners, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India and OIFC have launched, in partnership with the Indian School of Business (ISB) the India Fellows Program (IFP) for young Diaspora entrepreneurs and professionals.

The program showcases the emerging business opportunities in India and offers an insider’s view to the dynamic markets of India, its business environment, its socio–cultural norms, and emerging opportunities. The program connects overseas Indians with India–based entrepreneurs and senior Government officials through a year–long engagement including webinars and a 12–day residential session in India.

Details can be accessed at the website: www.isb.edu/indiafellows  and the brochure can be downloaded at this link: Download

It is also possible to interact directly with MEA / OIFC / ISB officials at the Google Hangout (details given below) to learn more about IFP and how you can benefit from this attractive program.

The Google Hangout will be addressed by Ms Vani Rao, Joint Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs (OIA–II), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.  You can Register here for participating in the Google Hangout at 18:30 Hrs IST on Thursday, 14 July 2016. Join the Hangout

Further details can be obtained from Ms Apoorva Sharma <apoorva.sharma@cii.in> at OIFC.