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The Indian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar named ‘Dewi’ to strengthen public outreach and promote India–Indonesia relations.
About the Initiative
- Purpose: To make information about India and bilateral cooperation more accessible to Indonesians and the Indian diaspora.
- Information provided: Indian culture, tourism, scholarships, business and investment opportunities, and consular services.
- Target audience: Indonesians interested in India and members of the Indian community living in Indonesia.
Indian Community in Indonesia
According to the Indian mission, Indonesia is home to approximately:
- 1.3 lakh Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).
- 15,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
Many members of the Indian community work as professionals, including chartered accountants, teachers and engineers. Several regional and pan-Indian community associations operate in Jakarta and other major Indonesian cities, contributing to cultural and community engagement between the two countries.
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