1.         To facilitate participation ofNRIs/PIOs to India in the social and development programmes; and flagship initiatives of the Government, such as Swachh Bharat and NamamiGange,the Government of India had set up in 2008 the India Development Foundation for Overseas Indians (IDF-OI) as a not-for-profit Trust and is now under MEA and chaired by Hon'ble EAM.

2.         Realising its relevance and application, the IDF-OI has been suitably revamped and the revamped website of IDF-OI( http://idfoi.org ) includes detailed information about its several projects. Following aspects about IDF-OI mechanisms are being highlighted:

(a)        IDF-OI has necessary permissions to receive contributions in foreign currency.

(b)  IDF-OI does not charge/deduct any administrative charges from the contributions it receives from NRIs/PIOs.

(c)        Agreement will be signed between IDF-OI and project implementing agency.

(d)       Regular feedback reports, photos and statement of utilization of funds to the donor. These will also be posted on IDF-OI’s website.

(e)        Donors will get an acknowledgement with a signage.

3.         As a result of revamping and outreach efforts IDF-OI has already received the following contributions from overseas Indians in the last six months:-

(i)        Rs.72 lakh for construction of community toilets in Kerala.

(ii)       Rs. 25 lakh for the NamamiGange project.

(iii)      Rs. 1 lakh for the NamamiGange project.

4.         IDF-OI is setting up a Payment Gateway through its website which will enable NRIs and PIOs to contribute even small amounts ranging from a few dollars using their credit cards or debit cards online to projects of their choice offered by IDF-OI.

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