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PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS

A DIASPORA FOR

21ST CENTURY

A large number of diaspora members from 50 different countries participated

in the convention as PM Narendra Modi urged them to participate in India’s

development and contribute to the world’s growth with their talent

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
he Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
(PBD) Convention is the flag-
Tship event of the Government
of India that provides an important
platform to connect and engage
with the Indian diaspora and enable
them to interact with each other.
This year, the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas Convention was organized in
partnership with the State Govern-
ment of Odisha from January 8 to 10
in Bhubaneswar.
On Thursday, PM Narendra
Modi received a grand welcome
from CM Majhi and External Affairs
Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday
as he arrived for the inauguration the
event. The theme of this PBD Con-
vention is “Diaspora’s Contribution
to a Viksit Bharat.” A large number
of Indian diaspora members from
over 50 different countries partici-
pated in the convention.
Speaking at the event, Modi
highlighted India’s rapid progress
in the 21st century, emphasizing the
country’s potential to meet the glob-
al demand for skilled talent. Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the inauguration of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
during his address also asserted that Convention, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday (ANI)
the Indian government consider it
their “responsibility to help the dias- diaspora at the event, PM Modi ex- leaders and they all appreciate the portant pathway of its globalization
pora during crisis situations.” pressed gratitude for their support Indian diaspora in their respective and for its rise in the international
Modi said, “21st century In- and contributions. He also lauded countries. One big reason behind order.”
dia is progressing at an incredible their role in enhancing India’s global this is the social values you carry...” Also, S Jaishankar interacted
speed and scale. For many decades reputation. On Wednesday, Jaishankar with members of the Indian diaspo-
to come, India will remain a coun- PM Modi said,” I feel very happy stressed on the importance of India’s ra from various countries, including
try with the world’s most young and when I meet you all. I never forget diaspora, calling it a “living bridge” Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and
skilled population. India will fulfill the love and blessings I have received that connects India to the world, say- Kuwait at the 18th Pravasi Bharati-
the world’s demand for skilled talent from you all. Today, I also want to ing, “India will be unique in terms ya Divas in Bhubaneswar. Following
India has the potential to fulfill the thank you all, because of you, I get a of a major power rising which has his interactions, he shared a number
world’s demand for skilled talent.” chance to hold my head high ...In the actually used, is using, and will con- of posts on X welcoming the Pravasi
While addressing the Indian last 10 years, I have met many world tinue to use its diaspora as a very im- Continued on next page... >>

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