Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Madhya Pradesh welcomed members of the Indian diaspora in Indore. The theme of this edition is 'Diaspora: Reliable partners for India's progress in Amrit Kaal.'
The chief minister hosted a dinner on Saturday for the NRIs who have arrived for the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas' to be held from January 8 to 10 in Indore.
Mohamed Irfaan Ali is the Chief Guest at the 17th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas scheduled to be held in Madhya Pradesh's Indore from January 8-10.
A BJP leader sent a bhajan CDs to former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath and the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Govind Singh amid the ongoing row over the Congress' allegation of 'obscene CDs' featuring ruling party leaders.
"Keeping in view the death of a 21-year-old due to 'Chinese dor', we have started a campaign against its use this year. We are trying to find out the people who use and sell Chinese Manjha," Satyendra Kumar said.
Mishra told media persons, "It is going to be a historic programme. Till now 3800 NRIs have been registered and their arrival has also started in the city. Besides, 6800 people have registered for the Global investors summit which will be held on January 11 and 12 in the city."
The Board of Directors of Asian Paints have approved setting up of a new water-based paint manufacturing facility at an approximate investment of Rs 2,000 crore.
On January 9, the PBD Convention will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that will feature addresses by the Chief Guest Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and the Special Guest of Honour, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Hon'ble President of t
The whole city has been decorated for the event. Kite festival will also be organised on the occasion. Besides, arrangements have also been made for those guests who wish to visit nearby philosophical and religious places.
Advocate by profession Vikram Pratap Singh is travelling on Bharat Jodo Yatra from Madhya Pradesh but he is walking barefoot which makes him different from other participants.
Union Minister Shekhawat on Friday told media persons, "The conference was organised with the aim that water should not become a hindrance in becoming a developed India in 2047. We should start working on it from today. The enthusiasm with which the states participated in the conference, it