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What is the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF)?
The Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF), set up in 2009, is aimed at assisting Overseas Indian nationals in times of distress and emergency in the ‘most deserving cases’ on a ‘means-tested basis’. ICWF has also been a critical support in the emergency evacuation of Indian nationals from conflict zones, countries affected by natural disasters and other challenging situations. In view of its immense utility, ICWF stands extended to all Indian Missions and Posts abroad.
The ICWF can be used for
B. Support for Community Welfare activities like organizing cultural programmes and Welfare activities for Indian students
C. Improvement in Consular services
Criteria for Utilisation