In a landmark contribution to Indian diaspora and migration studies, the Pravasi Setu Foundation has released the first-ever global map depicting the distribution of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in over 200 countries. This pioneering effort is based on official data from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (2025).
🎯 Key features of the map:
- Presents PIO data country-wise across the globe
- Designed for use by researchers, journalists, educators, and the wider public
- Shows countries in proportional shade based on PIO population
- Accurately represents India’s official international boundaries, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Arunachal Pradesh, in alignment with the Government of India’s cartographic position
✅ Available for download in high-resolution formats:
💡 The map is suitable for:
- Academic and research publications
- Policy briefings and teaching
- Diaspora engagement events and media presentations
📜 Usage Terms:
This map is available for academic, journalistic, educational, and research purposes, with permission and attribution to Pravasi Setu Foundation (www.psfresearch.com).
📬 To request permission or get a high-resolution variant for publication, email: publish@psfresearch.com
🙏 Special Thanks:
We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of Mr. Chandramani Chaubey, Research Scholar at the Centre for the Study of Regional Development (CSRD), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), for his expert guidance and support in building this map.
This map is part of our commitment to data-driven diaspora and migration policy research, and to placing India’s global diaspora footprint firmly in public and academic consciousness.
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