18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) focus on Diaspora contribution to VIKSIT BHARAT |
The website (pbdindia.gov.in) of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was jointly launched on 12 November 2024 by Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Chief Minister of India’s Odisha state, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi. Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, whose charge specifically includes Diaspora affairs was also present. The biennial PBD Convention is a flagship event of the Government of India as an important platform to engage with the Indians living overseas. The 18th PBD Convention will be organized from 8th through 10th January 2025 at Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha state, in collaboration with the State Government of Odisha. The theme of 18th PBD Convention is "Diaspora’s contribution to a Viksit Bharat”. The convention will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. A Youth edition of PBD will be held in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The launch of the official PBD website marks the commencement of online registration for participation in the PBD Convention 2025. The website will also facilitate reservation of accommodation in Odisha and provide detailed information on PBD 2025. On the occasion of the formal launch of the website, Dr Jaishankar said Indian Government under the inspirational leadership of Prime Minister Modi has accorded the highest priority to the well being of more than 35 million strong Indian Diaspora. Prime Minister Modi’s regular interactions with the Diaspora during his official visits abroad and the unwavering support of the latter to India’s growth story are testimony to the strong bonds shared between India and its global community. The External Affairs Minister expressed confidence that the Indian Diaspora will continue to play an important role in India’s march towards a Viksit Bharat, i.e. fast developing and emerging India. The Chief Minister of Odisha welcomed Indian Diaspora overseas to visit Odisha. He hoped that they would be able to witness and appreciate the rich historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of Odisha, encouraging them to participate in large numbers.
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