Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as he arrived in Bhubaneswar for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. This event, held from January 8 to 10, is a key platform for connecting with the Indian diaspora.
The theme for this year's convention is "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat." A large number of Indian diaspora members from over 50 countries have registered to participate. EAM S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the diaspora, calling it a "living bridge" that connects India to the world.
PM Modi will also inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora. This train will travel to various destinations of tourism and religious significance in India over three weeks, under the Pravasi Teertha Darshan Yojana.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were present to welcome PM Modi at the Bhubaneswar Airport.
PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the Indian government and makes important decisions for the country.
EAM Jaishankar refers to S Jaishankar, who is the External Affairs Minister of India. He is responsible for managing India's relationships with other countries.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a special event celebrated in India to honor and connect with Indians living abroad, known as the Indian diaspora. It is held every year to recognize their contributions to India.
Odisha is a state located on the eastern coast of India. It is known for its rich culture, history, and beautiful temples.
Diaspora refers to people from a country who live outside their homeland. In this context, it means Indians who live in other countries but still have a connection to India.
Viksit Bharat means 'Developed India' in Hindi. It refers to the vision of making India a more advanced and prosperous country.
A 'living bridge' is a metaphor used to describe how the Indian diaspora connects India with the rest of the world through their presence and contributions.
Pravasi Bharatiya Express is a special train service for the Indian diaspora. It is part of a program to help them explore important cultural and religious sites in India.
Pravasi Teertha Darshan Yojana is a scheme by the Indian government to provide special tours for the Indian diaspora to visit important religious and cultural places in India.
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