Government targets of 3,500 Non-Resident Indians from over 50 countries, says NRIs
1 week, 6 days ago

Government targets of 3,500 Non-Resident Indians from over 50 countries, says NRIs

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: With just days to go before the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention begins in Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s maiden attempt to host this prestigious event has garnered massive interest from the Indian diaspora worldwide. The state government’s target of attracting 3,500 Non-Resident Indians from over 50 countries appears well within reach, with total attendance for the conclave projected to exceed 7,500, including local participants. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha aligns seamlessly with the Government of India’s ‘Act East Policy,’ which seeks to bolster economic and cultural connections with India’s eastern regions and neighboring Southeast Asian countries. “With preparations in full swing, Odisha is poised to make a lasting impression on the global NRI community, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward becoming a hub for international investment and cultural exchange,” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi observed in an article published recently in an Odia daily.

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​Indians abroad: On the 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
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​Indians abroad: On the 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

The Hindu  

At the inauguration of the 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Indian diaspora as India’s “ambassadors to the world”, having “seamlessly assimilated” into the local society, served the community, and contributed to India’s growth and prosperity. The strength of the India-origin community worldwide of over 35 million — about 15.85 million …

President Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2025 on 27 people
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President Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2025 on 27 people

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2025 on 27 people in Bhubaneswar on Friday, an official release said. Ms. Murmu will address the valedictory session of the three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebration. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the convention on Thursday …

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Odisha
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18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Odisha

India Today  

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is being hosted in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, celebrated every two years, serves as a bridge between the overseas Indian community and the Government of India. The discussions at PBD will inspire greater commitment to this journey.” PRAVASI BHARTIYA SAMMAN AWARDS A major highlight of PBD is the …

Modi to Inaugurate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar on January 9
1 week, 4 days ago

Modi to Inaugurate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar on January 9

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha’s capital on January 8 to inaugurate the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, being hosted in the state for the first time. This 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas continues the biennial tradition started in 2003 by then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. To complement the convention, local authorities are organizing parallel attractions, including a …

Host of events to connect NRIs with Odisha
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Host of events to connect NRIs with Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has planned a host of activities to ensure a memorable experience for Non-Resident Indians during the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention to be organised in the city from January 8 to 10. As overseas Indians, government officials and other dignitaries will be taken on a tour of various places of attraction during the event, tourist infrastructure …

Odisha Government Kicks Off 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Preparations
1 month ago

Odisha Government Kicks Off 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Preparations

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Monday conducted a Bhumi Pujan ceremony at Janta Maidan, Bhubaneswar, marking the official start of preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention, scheduled from January 8 to 10, 2025. The event was attended by senior officials, including Hemant Sharma, principal secretary of the industries department, and Bhupendra Singh Poonia, managing director of Industrial Promotion …

Jaishankar, Odisha CM launch website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
2 months ago

Jaishankar, Odisha CM launch website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention was jointly launched on Tuesday by Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar, who said the government accords the highest priority to the well-being of the Indian diaspora of more than 35 million. External affairs minister S Jaishankar with Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan …

Indian govt urges NRI voters to participate in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, here's a step-by-step guide
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian govt urges NRI voters to participate in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, here's a step-by-step guide

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, the Indian government has urged all non-residents of India to cast their vote. In a post on X, the Press Information Bureau wrote: "Calling all NRI voters to cast their vote this Lok Sabha Elections" and shared a step by step guide to inform how NRI voters can participate in the general elections. …

From Mahatma to Modi, how Pravasi Bharatiya Divas has taken India to the world and brought Indians home
2 years ago

From Mahatma to Modi, how Pravasi Bharatiya Divas has taken India to the world and brought Indians home

Firstpost  

New Delhi: India on Monday celebrated the 17th edition of ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ or Non-Resident Indians’ Day in Indore, an important city of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The two-day event began on January 8 with the ‘Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ and on January 9, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inauguration. The then Indian Prime Minister …

Indian Diasporas Are Brand Ambassadors Of India: PM Modi At Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
2 years ago

Indian Diasporas Are Brand Ambassadors Of India: PM Modi At Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that people say Indore is a city but "I say Indore is a 'Daur' which walks ahead of time". People say Indore is a city but I say it's a 'Daur' which walks ahead of time but carries heritage along with it: PM Modi at 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas pic.twitter.com/QSpBPYF9Tx — ANI January …

President Murmu, PM Modi To Attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention In Indore Next Month
2 years ago

President Murmu, PM Modi To Attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention In Indore Next Month

ABP News  

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, the annual gathering of Non-Resident Indians, scheduled to be held next month at Indore in Madhya Pradesh, officials said. This was informed during a meeting held in Bhopal to review the preparedness for hosting the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention as well as the state's …

Suriname Prez, Curacao PM, NZ Minister Among 30 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees
4 years ago

Suriname Prez, Curacao PM, NZ Minister Among 30 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees

News 18  

Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Curacao Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath and New Zealand minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan were among 30 NRIs, and Indian-origin people and organisations who were conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Saturday. President Ram Nath Kovind, who delivered the valedictory address on the third and final day of the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations, presented the awards at …

PM Modi to Inaugurate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Meet, Suriname Prez to Be Chief Guest at Event
4 years ago

PM Modi to Inaugurate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Meet, Suriname Prez to Be Chief Guest at Event

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be held in virtual format on January 9, while Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi will be the chief guest and deliver the keynote address, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs and provides …

Narendra Modi win: NRIs in celebratory mood
5 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi win: NRIs in celebratory mood

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Not just fans of the BJP in India, but also non-resident Indians, who are huge admirers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi abroad, are celebrating the party's victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Some NRI fans of Mr Modi in Muscat, Oman, even took off from work to watch TV for updates on the results and organised a celebration to …

No postal ballot for NRIs causes lower enrolment
6 years, 1 month ago

No postal ballot for NRIs causes lower enrolment

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Voter enrolment of Non- Resident Indians is insignificant, despite millions of Telangana citizens living abroad. CEO Rajat Kumar said, “Even though enrolment of NRIs is available online, they have to vote in their respectivepolling stations and be physically present.” It is not only due to lack of awareness that the enrolments are so low; it is also expensive to …

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