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Members of the diaspora have shared how these programs help bridge the gap between their current homes and their heritage.

“[The program] made it easy for them to find their families, roots, districts, and understand how their families lived before leaving India, which has been an overwhelming experience.” YouTube · India Today Tamil NRItrar

: A 24/7 toll-free helpline is available for inquiries (18003093793 within India; 8069009901 from abroad). Experiences from the Community Members of the diaspora have shared how these

: A 14-day cultural tour program for youth (ages 18–23) of Tamil origin living abroad to visit significant historical sites in Tamil Nadu. : The STAR 3

: The STAR 3.0 portal now allows NRIs to perform paperless and contactless document registration in Tamil Nadu via Aadhaar-based digital verification.

“Participants have traveled significant distances to their homeland and are reportedly very enthusiastic and happy to experience the culturally and socially significant sites.” YouTube · India Today Comparison of NRI Statuses

: Programs designed to help diaspora children maintain a connection to the Tamil language.