Code of Conduct

A Code of Conduct has been developed for the people of Indian origin. For the other countries a similar can be developed with the help of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for the initiative, please contact us at friend@asianamerican-va.com. Thanks.

Here is the recommended Code of Conduct for the people of Indian origin.

For us living abroad it is important that India does well. Is there anything we, as individuals can do to help India?

I have been looking for ideas that an individual can put into practice to help India. No high sounding rhetoric, no organizational support or approval, just simple actions that would add up to big accomplishments when many of us do it.

These ideas can be put into practice no matter where one lives, whether in India or abroad.

Here is a list of ideas that I have come up with so far.

0. Do not rent, buy or watch counterfeit Indian videos and DVDs. Do not copy Indian video and DVD movies.

2. Do not buy or listen to counterfeit Indian music cassettes. Do not copy Indian music cassettes. Do not listen to Indian music on the Internet in violation of copyright laws.

3. While sending money to India, use only legal banks and do not resort to black-markets.

0. Do not copy or use pirated software.
0. Purchase India made products and services as much as possible.
0. While making purchases here and in India, insist on a receipt. Make sure you have paid local taxes.
0. While visiting India, maintain your civic habits and ethics.
0. Come up with some business ideas/projects that would help India and her people.
0. Work towards establishing long term peace in the region.
0. Lobby politicians inside and outside of India so their policies have long term benefits for India.
0. While in India, do not travel without ticket on Indian railways.
0. While in India, do not offer bribes to buy expediency or convenience.
0. While in India, engage only legally registered taxis.
0. Vacation and travel in India. There are many sites to see and cost is much less compared to other international travel destinations with a little sacrifice of conveniences.
0. India offers top quality clothing, foods, household goods at very affordable prices. While in India, shop for these needs and save money.
0. To those (waiters, household servants, coolies etc.) who provide you good service, tip them generously)

Feel free to circulate this message amongst your circle of family and friends.

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