The MoU was signed during the official visit of Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Odisha on Friday, according to a press release by GFTN. Tharman is on the State Visit to India from January 14 to 18.
Leaders, diplomats and foreign ministers expressed great pleasure and support on the concluding day of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar, noting the optimism for future collaborations and development among the participants there.
The convention, held in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10, focused on strengthening the Indian diaspora's contribution to a 'Viksit Bharat' and enhancing Odisha's global presence.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar highlighted women's leadership, diaspora contributions, and cultural connections. Usha Padhee discussed the role of systemic support in empowering women to lead, while Prerna Bhardwaj shared inspirational stories of resilience among Indian
Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, praised the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora in promoting India's culture, preserving languages, and making a global impact.
A seven-year-old boy, Bhevin Goswami, left everyone amazed at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, as he sang Indian songs.
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.
Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej performed at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Kej, who composed the theme song for the event, shared his experience and praised the state of Odisha for its rich cultural heritage and beauty.
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.