PM Modi to address Pravasi Bharatiya convention, launch special tourist train for diaspora

New Delhi [India]January 7 (ANI) Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (CPV and OIA) in the Ministry of External Affairs, on Tuesday announced that the Odisha government would organize two plenary sessions to showcase the enormous potential that can be harnessed by the Indian diaspora in Odisha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the convention and remotely mark the maiden voyage of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora.

The Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be celebrated on January 8, with the event being jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs. The delegates will hear from key personalities such as Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, Minister of State for Business exterior Pabitra Margarita and the guest of honor. , Dev Pragad.

Following the inauguration of the Youth PBD, a plenary session titled “Beyond Borders: Diaspora Youth Leadership in a Globalized World” will take place, chaired by Mansukh Mandaviya. In parallel, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha and the Foreign Minister will chair a business session with the visiting Indian diaspora business community.

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The convention will also focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. This vision will be highlighted in five plenary sessions chaired by Union Ministers and moderated by eminent Indians, showcasing the important role the diaspora plays as a living bridge between their homeland and their adopted homeland.

On the afternoon of January 8, the Odisha government will organize two plenary sessions: “Unveiling India's Best Kept Secret” and “Odisha: A Land of Opportunities”. These sessions will highlight the state's potential in tourism, trade and investment in sectors such as textiles, clothing, forest products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food processing and startups . Delegates will also have the opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage of Odisha through visits to various important sites, as well as various art forms and cuisines.

On January 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and address the convention. He will also remotely wave the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora, which will travel to multiple destinations of tourist and religious importance for a period of three weeks as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Tirth Yatra Tirth Darshan Yojana . Besides, PM Modi will inaugurate four exhibitions: 'Vishvarup Ram: The Universal Legacy of Ramayana', 'The Contribution of Diaspora to Technology and Viksit Bharat', 'The Spread and Evolution of Indian Diaspora with Special Emphasis on Mandvi in ​​Muscat” and “The heritage and culture of Odisha.” Promotional stalls set up by Union ministries, Odisha and other state governments will showcase India's development progress over the last decade.

The afternoon of January 9 will also feature two plenary sessions, one titled “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Migrant Skills Stories,” chaired by Shobha Karandlaje, and another titled “Green Connections: Contribution from the diaspora to sustainable development”, chaired by Ashwini Vaishnav. .

On the last day of the convention, January 10, President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the valedictory session and confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards to 27 distinguished members of the Indian diaspora from 24 countries. Two plenary sessions will precede the farewell session: “Diaspora Divas Celebrate Women's Leadership and Influence: Nari Shakti”, chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and “Diaspora Dialogues: Stories of Culture , connections and belonging”, chaired by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. . Cultural shows will take place every evening from January 8 to 10.

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking the first time this convention is being organized in the state. The event will celebrate the vibrancy of the Indian diaspora and its contributions on a global scale. Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of Trinidad and Tobago, will be the guest of honor and will address the convention virtually. Ministerial delegations from Mauritius, Malaysia and South Africa, as well as large delegations from Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States, will be present.

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