9th January 2025: Odisha is hosting the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the event in Bhubaneswar. The Prime Minister also remotely flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, strengthening connections with the global Indian diaspora.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji inaugurated the 18th #PravasiBharatiyaDivas (PBD) Convention in #Bhubaneswar. He also remotely flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express.#PBD2025@PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/9aS9MfMpgQ
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) January 9, 2025
The PBD Convention serves as a platform for delegates worldwide to engage in discussions on cultural, economic, and social ties with India. Delegates have praised Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, tourism potential, and rapid economic development. The state’s efforts to promote heritage tourism and its growing importance in India’s economic transformation were highlighted.
The event underscores Odisha’s role in India’s future, with a focus on both preserving cultural traditions and advancing infrastructure and innovation. PM Modi emphasized the significance of the Indian diaspora in globalizing India’s culture and development.
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