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  • 40/55, 1st floor, C R Park, Market – 1, Above PNB Bank, New Delhi - 110019

Change in outlook, professions and mobility among the new generation of Indian diaspora

There is a change in outlook, professions and mobility among the new generation of Indian diaspora: Johurdas Singh and Devi People of Indian Origin constitute more than 68 % of total Mauritian population. Though an overwhelming of them are from Bhojpuri region of Bihar, there are people from other parts of India too that includes Gujaratis, Punjabis, Telugu, Tamils etc. Indian diaspora in Mauritius is perhaps most closer ties with India as compared to Indian diaspora elsewhere. We met Mr. Johurdas Singh, his wife, Devi and his granddaughter Ishika over  breakfast to discuss about their generational journey from indentured labour to transnational professionals, diasporic links and many other themes. Mr.