Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday highlighted the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in shaping global perceptions of India and asserted that the world looks at India with "renewed sense of optimism."
Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant, emphasised the significance of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award and highlighting the achievements of the Indian diaspora, he described the award as both a recognition of their accomplishments and a call to stay connected to their roots.
Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan hoped that through the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the Indian diaspora is presented with an opportunity to understand the history and culture of the state.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian diaspora from various other countries, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Kuwait at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also thanked PM Modi for the event. Referring to his speech, Pradhan said that PM Modi also praised Odisha as a culturally rich state, highlighting the efforts of the central government and the Ministry of External Affairs in organizing the event.
Speaking with ANI, Odisha's Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said, "The best thing is that the PM has appealed to the Indian diaspora across the globe that in the development of the nation, and in the eastern part of India, their role is very important.
Leading Odia politicians have expressed delight over the 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas taking place in Odisha this year. The leaders noted that the event will bring in more investments into the state and help develop sectors like tourism along with nurturing relations with the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train dedicated to the Indian diaspora, in Bhubaneswar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his remarks at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas highlighted how the diaspora's presence in India during time of festivities in the country gives them a chance to connect closer to India and lauded their value systems for seamlessly integrati
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered the opening remarks of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Thursday in Odisha where he highlighted the importance of diaspora in nation-building, noted government's achievements for providing a safety net for them and how the diaspora can b