President Murmu describes bond between Indian diaspora and their homeland as eternal
The HinduDescribing bond between Indian diaspora and their homeland as eternal, President Droupadi Murmu said their entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and knowledge-sharing are crucial in shaping the vision of a developed India. It is this connection that we celebrate today, and it is this connection that will continue to inspire us as we move forward together,” said Ms. Murmu while addressing Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention that came to an end in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Ms. Murmu said recognising the crucial role of the diaspora in nation-building, the Indian government had undertaken several initiatives including simplification of consular services for Non-Resident Indians and digitisation of process for Overseas Citizens of India. Under the initiatives like “Know India Programme”, younger members of Indian diaspora are facilitated to rediscover their Indian roots.