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pRavasi BhaRtiya Divas

pm modi pitches india as a global power

Our Bureau Convention 2021 is "Contribut-

New Delhi ing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat".
"Today we have been connect-
rime Minister Narendra ed with the internet from vari-
Modi on Saturday inau- ous corners of the world but our
Pgurated the 16th edition minds are always connected with
of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 'Maa Bharti'," Modi said, adding,
(PBD) convention via video "In the past years, Non-Resident
conferencing and addressed the Indians have strengthened their
Indians living overseas. At the identity in other countries."
PBD convention, PM Narendra "When India stood in the
Modi lauded the Indian diaspo- face of terrorism, the world too
ra for its contribution amid the got the courage to face this chal-
coronavirus pandemic. Speak- lenge. Today, India is using tech-
ing of the 'Made in India' coro- shown that in the sector of renew- for themselves and shone in nology to end corruption. Money
navirus vaccines, PM Narendra able energy, a developing coun- their respective fields. We have worth lakhs and crores are direct-
Modi said India is ready to save try too can take lead," he added. shown sacrifice, duty and help ly being credited to the account
humanity with two indigenous at the pBd, the federation in these challenging times across of the beneficiary," Modi said.
coronavirus vaccines. of indian associations (fia) of the globe. I feel pride when glob- The names of the Pravasi

"The world not only waiting new york, new Jersey and con- al leaders appreciate the role of Bharatiya Samman Awardees
for Indian vaccines for corona- necticut was awarded the prava- Indians in crucial areas and sec- for 2020-21 will also be an-
virus but also looking at how it si Bharatiya samman for com- tors." nounced. Pravasi Bharatiya
rolls out the largest vaccination munity service. fia, the award The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are conferred
programme in the world," Modi citation says, is the oldest and Divas Convention will be held to select Indian diaspora mem-
said. "The ongoing campaign in biggest umbrella organization in a virtual format, as were the bers to recognize their achieve-
India to empower the poor of of indians. PBD Conferences held recent- ments and honor their contri-
the country is being discussed "In the recent past, Indian ly in the run-up to the Conven- butions to various fields, both in
around the world. We have origin people have made a place tion. The theme of the 16th PBD India and abroad.

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