Thu Jan 09 04:17:14 UTC 2025: ## Modi to Inaugurate 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention

**Bhubaneswar, Odisha –** Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on January 9th, 2025. The three-day event, jointly organized by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Odisha government, runs from January 8th to 10th and celebrates the contributions of the Indian diaspora.

This year’s theme, “Diaspora’s contribution to a Viksit Bharat” (developed India), highlights the significant role of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in India’s development. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the convention’s opening on January 8th, urged NRIs and PIOs to actively participate in building a “viksit Bharat.” He emphasized the young diaspora’s role in improving India’s global image and acknowledged the nation’s progress towards this goal. The event follows a report by Mr. Jaishankar earlier, noting India’s balance between technological advancements and its traditional values.

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