The objective of this paper is to examine the recent initiatives of the Indian state to bring closer her alienated diaspora into the mainstream with the view to partner with her for nation building. The paper outlines briefly the contexts of international migration and settlement of immigrants leading to the formation of diasporas during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The twenty-first century is marked by a new template of globalization, characterized by shrinking space and time following the revolutionary changes in the domain of communication systems and travel. Diasporas, with imaginary or real bonds with their motherlands, are emerging as significant players in shaping the dynamics of international relations not just between the countries of immigration and homelands but span the nation-states globally wherever their families and communities are dispersed. The paperImaginary further reviews the ubiquitous nature of contemporary international migrationInternational migration in this era of globalization wherein a nation-state is not in a position to effectively regulate immigration. ‘The reality is that borders are largely beyond control and little can be done to really cut down on immigration’ (Bhagwati 2003: 99). Robin Cohen (1998) uses the term diasporizationDiasporization to emphasize the emerging significance of diaspora in the process of globalization. In a way, globalization offers opportunities for immigration beyond nation-state borders leading to diasporas world over. While Armenia, China and Israel, for instance, have been pursuing their diasporas for decades for their mutual advancement, India has initiated her dialogue with overseas IndiansOverseas Indians only with the dawn of the twenty-first century. The paper reflects data from Pravasi Bharatiya DivasPravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations for nearly a decade to examine the way India is moving beyond India to harness her diaspora resources and is facilitating the advancement of mutual interests globally.