Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told a rapturous crowd of NRIs that Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders will get lifetime Indian visa and that American tourists will be given visa on arrival.
Modi, who arrived at the packed Madison Square Garden to a rousing welcome, announced the merger of PIO and Overseas Citizens of India schemes to facilitate hassle-free travel to the Indian diaspora.
There will not be any police reporting for those staying for long durations, he said. Outsourcing services will be provided to give faster and hassle free service to NRI, PM Modi said, adding, he may have been living miles apart but he can understand their problems.
The next Parvasi diwas will be held in Ahmedabad in January 8-9 next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. The Pravasi Diwas will coincide with the 100 years of coming back of Mahatma Gandhi next year, he said.