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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: VAIBHAV Program

Mains level: Various initiatives for Indian Diaspora

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Central Idea: The Ministry of Science & Technology has launched the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) fellowships programme.

VAIBHAV Program

The program aims to connect the Indian STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions.
It promotes collaborative research work, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of best practices in frontier areas of science and technology.

Implementation and Eligibility

Implementing Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology.
Beneficiaries: outstanding scientists/technologists of Indian origin (NRI/OCI/PIO) engaged in research activities in their respective countries.
Benefits: Grant of INR 4,00,000 per month, international and domestic travel expenses, accommodation, and contingencies
Verticals identified: 75 fellows will be selected to work in 18 identified knowledge verticals, including quantum technology, health, pharma, electronics, agriculture, energy, computer sciences, and material sciences.
Collaborations: The VAIBHAV Fellow will collaborate with Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), universities, and/or public-funded scientific institutions.
R&D Activity: The fellow can spend up to 2 months per year, for a maximum of 3years, in an Indian institution.

The Government of India organized the VAIBHAV Summit to connect the Indian STEMM diaspora with Indian institutions.
The summit was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and saw the participation of over 25,000 attendees.
Indian STEMM diaspora from more than 70 countries took part in the deliberations.