Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the state's significant progress at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which took place from January 8-10, 2025. In his remarks, Majhi emphasised the successful engagement with the diaspora, investments worth INR 2.5 lakh crores sanctioned,
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.