In an effort to help Indian origin citizens -- especially from Bihar -- in Mauritius trace their ancestral village or residence, the Mauritius government has launched an initiative called 'Trace Your Roots'.Besides, a special cell -- Bihar Roots Foundation -- has been set up in Mauritius to strengthen the cultural ties with Bihar.
The initiative was made public by Bihar Roots Foundation president Goorooduth Chuttoo, who is accompanying Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is on a three-day visit to Bihar.
Chuttoo told
rediff.com that the Bihar Roots Foundation is planning to set up a Mauritius House in Patna soon to strengthen the cultural roots and ties with
Bihar. The primary aim of the Foundation will be to connect the people of Bihar origin to their ancestors, propagate and preserve their language, Bhojpuri, and promote Bihari heritage on a global platform.