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UID: GP-20250913-IN-02

Source

Ministry of External Affairs

Last Updated

September 13, 2025

Time Range

2015 – 2024

Periodicity

Annual

Unit

Absolute Number

Sector

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

Next Update

2026

Indicator Summary

The procedure and official count of deceased Indian citizens whose corpses are returned to their relatives in India from overseas is known as “Mortal Remains Brought Back to India.” This typically happens when Indian nationals die overseas from natural causes, accidents, medical crises, or regrettable events like violence or workplace dangers. In order to enable the safe and respectful return of mortal remains, the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian embassies, and consulates work closely with local government agencies, airlines, and families. This indication is extremely important from a humanitarian, social, and diplomatic standpoint. It provides families with emotional support, closure, and the opportunity to perform final ceremonies in their native country in accordance with religious and cultural customs. At the policy level, it shows how responsive Indian embassies overseas are and demonstrates the government’s dedication to the well-being of Indians living overseas. It also draws attention to the extent of the difficulties that the Indian diaspora—especially migrant labourers in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other areas—faces. Monitoring these figures contributes to the improvement of insurance policies, bilateral agreements, and welfare programs for Indians living abroad. Ultimately, it is a measure of how a nation safeguards the dignity of its citizens, even beyond its borders.

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