PM Modi inaugurates 16th ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ Convention today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today has inaugurated the 16th conference of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas virtually.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs and provides a platform to engage and connect with the Indian diaspora.
“In the past years, Non-Resident Indians have strengthened their identity in other countries,” PM Narendra Modi said.
In the past years, Non-Resident Indians have strengthened their identity in other countries: PM Narendra Modi https://t.co/D3SjMSAm33
— ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2021
“Today, we have been connected with the internet from various corners of the world but our minds are always connected with ‘Maa Bharti,” PM Narendra Modi said while addressing the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
‘India used to import PPE kits, masks, ventilators, and testing kits from outside but today our nation is self-reliant. Today India is ready to save humanity with two ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccines,” the PM said.
Speaking at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Watch. https://t.co/FZ4l1KeGdF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2021
The main intent behind this program is to encourage overseas Indians to be part of socio-economic development in India. Briefing media in New Delhi, MEA Spokesman Anurag Srivastava said, the theme of the convention is ‘Contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is held in the country every year to sustain and nurture the symbiotic relationship between India and its diaspora, and to address the development challenges that the country faces.
