Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Government decides to merge Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs with MEA

Government has decided to merge the ministry of overseas Indian affairs (MOIA) with the external affairs ministry. It was put forth by Sushma Swaraj, the cabinet minister for both ministries.
  • Aim: To address the various complaints of Indian overseas workers in a more effective manner and also help by doing away with the duplication of work. Another objective is also minimising government and maximising governance.
Some earlier Facts: Swaraj and minister of state in MEA VK Singh have been handling both ministries since 2014.
  • Established in May 2004 as the ministry of non-resident Indian’s affairs was renamed as the ministry of overseas Indian affairs in September 2004.

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