Trinidad & Tobago: OCI for the sixth generation
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What happened
- PM Modi held talks with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Port of Spain on 4 July 2025; six MoUs were exchanged, on pharmacopoeia, Quick Impact Projects, culture, sports, diplomatic training and ICCR chairs for Hindi and Indian studies [MEA].
- India announced OCI cards for the sixth generation of people of Indian origin in Trinidad & Tobago [MEA].
Background
- He was conferred the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago [MEA].
- The two sides agreed to strengthen the India-CARICOM partnership [MEA].
Why it matters
- Extending OCI to the sixth generation is a clean example of diaspora policy for GS2.
How to use this in Mains
- As per MEA (2025-07-04): PM Modi held talks with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Port of Spain on 4 July 2025; six MoUs were exchanged, on pharmacopoeia, Quick Impact Projects, culture, sports, diplomatic training and ICCR chairs for Hindi and Indian studies.
- Extending OCI to the sixth generation is a clean example of diaspora policy for GS2.
Quotable data pointPM Modi held talks with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Port of Spain on 4 July 2025.
MEA: PM holds talks with the PM of Trinidad & Tobago, 4 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: OCI eligibility extension, CARICOM. · Mains: girmitiya diaspora and soft power.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
OCI card eligibility for PIOs in Trinidad & Tobago was extended in July 2025 up to the
Answer (c) & explanation
MEA release.
Go deeper
Official source: MEA: PM holds talks with the PM of Trinidad & Tobago, 4 Jul 2025
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