India’s World Magazine inaugurated its annual conclave series in New Delhi on December 3, 2025, with a focused examination of mobility as a central pillar of Indian foreign policy. In an era defined by globalised labour markets, transnational education, and intensifying geopolitical conflict, the ability of Indian citizens to move, work, study, and remain secure abroad has emerged as a people-centric foreign policy imperative.
Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, the day-long conclave brought together diplomats, policymakers, academics, and policy experts to assess the opportunities and vulnerabilities associated with the growing global footprint of Indian professionals and students. Delivering the inaugural address, Dr S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, outlined key government initiatives aimed at facilitating mobility and safeguarding Indian citizens overseas.
In his remarks, Dr Shashi Tharoor, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, reaffirmed the relevance of India’s strategic autonomy while calling for a more proactive Indian role in conflict mediation, particularly in regions witnessing prolonged instability.
International perspectives highlighted the growing receptivity of Western economies to Indian talent. Australia’s High Commissioner emphasised expanding higher-education partnerships, while the European Union’s Ambassador underlined the logic of complementarity and long-term commitment underpinning India–EU cooperation. Across sessions, discussions stressed the need for regulatory reform, sustained investment in human capital, and adaptive technology governance.
The conclave also featured the felicitation of winners of the National Essay Competition 2025, organised in collaboration with the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service. Together, the discussions reinforced a central insight: mobility is no longer peripheral to diplomacy—it is integral to India’s foreign policy vision.
