The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs launched a scheme called “Tracing the Roots” in October 2008 to facilitate PIOs in tracing their roots in India. PIOs who intend to trace their roots in India need to apply in a prescribed Form, through the Indian Mission/Post in the country of their residence. Application Form for this purpose is available on this website. Persons of Indian origin desirous of tracing their roots in India would be required to fill up the prescribed application form and deposit it with the concerned Indian Mission/Post located in the country of their residence along with a fee of Rs.30,000 ( Rupees Thirty Thousand only) in equivalent US $, Euro or any other foreign currency acceptable to the Indian Mission/Post. For further details/information regarding the Scheme, the nearest Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate General may be contacted.

The Under Secretary(Diaspora) may also be contacted at usds2@moia.nic.in.

• Guidelines for Tracing the Roots Programme

• Application form for Tracing the Roots Programme