1st January 2025: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a review of the preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas today. The event, which honors the contributions of the Indian diaspora, is expected to welcome around 7,000 guests from across the globe. Currently, 2,748 guests have already registered to attend.
ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ମୋହନ ଚରଣ ମାଝୀ ଆଜି ୧୮ତମ ପ୍ରବାସୀ ଭାରତୀୟ ଦିବସର ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତିର ସମୀକ୍ଷା କରିଛନ୍ତି। ଏହି ସମାରୋହରେ ଦେଶ ବିଦେଶରୁ ପ୍ରାୟ ୭ହଜାର ଅତିଥି ଯୋଗଦେବେ। ଅଦ୍ୟାବଧି ୨୭୪୮ ଜଣ ଅତିଥି ଅଂଶ ଗ୍ରହଣ ନିମନ୍ତେ ପଞ୍ଜିକରଣ କରି ସାରିଲେଣି। #PBD2025 pic.twitter.com/XrbBFDhfjn
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This year’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is particularly significant as it provides a unique opportunity to showcase Odisha’s rich cultural heritage to an international audience. CM Majhi highlighted that the event would serve as a platform to promote the state’s art, culture, and historical significance globally.
During his review, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for cleanliness and proper coordination in the city to ensure a smooth and successful event. He encouraged the public to actively participate in the celebrations and take pride in representing Odisha’s cultural legacy on the world stage.
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas promises to be a landmark event for Odisha, strengthening its presence globally while celebrating its vibrant traditions.