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The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and People of Indian Origin (PIO) cards will be merged in order to facilitate cardholders’ visa-free travel to India, residency rights, and participation in business and educational activities in the country, reports The Hindu. For information on the current differences between the cards, please see the India Ministry of Home Affairs’ comparative chart (pdf).