On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared exciting news at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Odisha. He believes India will be known for many years as a country with the youngest and most skilled people in the world. He said, “India can meet the world’s need for skilled workers.”
PM Modi also expressed how important the Indian community living abroad—our diaspora—is for the country. He described them as India’s ambassadors around the globe.
As part of the event, the Prime Minister opened four exhibitions and checked out stalls from various Union and state ministries. The PBD event, which runs from January 8 to January 10, is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Odisha government. The theme this time is ‘The Diaspora’s Contribution to a Developed India.’
A special highlight was when PM Modi virtually launched the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a new tourist train for the Indian diaspora, which will leave from Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the initiative on social media.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also spoke during the event and said that the diaspora plays a vital role in India’s growth. He mentioned that it is like a family gathering where Indians abroad can see the progress happening in their homeland. “The Modi government will always support you in tough times,” Jaishankar added.
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