GG News Bureau
Bhubaneswar, 21st Oct. Bhubaneswar is set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) from January 8 to 10, 2025, following the approval of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The event will be a joint effort between the Odisha government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), according to an official press statement released on Sunday.
A five-member delegation from the MEA has already inspected the venue, working closely with state officials to ensure smooth coordination. Various committees have been formed to oversee the successful execution of the event.
Key attendees will include President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Majhi, and several Union Ministers. Prime Minister Modi is expected to participate in the main event on January 9, during which he will launch the “Pravasi Bharatiya Teerth Express.”
Over 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and other dignitaries from across the globe, are expected to attend the three-day convention. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Odisha’s cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and industrial potential through organized tours, the statement said.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated annually on January 9, marking Mahatma Gandhi’s return to Mumbai from South Africa in 1915. The event, which began in 2003, has been held every two years since 2015 to recognize the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the country’s development. The last edition took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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