Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi Inaugurated the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Varanasi today. The convention’s theme has been, “Role of Indian Diaspora in Building New India”. With the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr. Pravind Jugnauth gracing the occasion as the chief guest, the event will be carried out of three days. Mr. Himanshu Gulati, an MP from Norway, has been invited to be the special guest.
Every year the 3 day event starts on January 9th. However, this year the event has been postponed to accommodate the visitors to attend Kumbh Mela in Prayag and Republic Day Celebrations.
On the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has addressed the gathering, giving a brief overview about how the government has brought difference in the life of a common man in India. He also gave a comprehensive picture on how the Indian’s throughout the globe have been adding value to their Indian roots.