Over 3,500 diaspora members from 70 countries are expected in Indore for the convention, which is being organized as a physical event after a gap of four years.
On Monday, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Indore for the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, he will inaugurate a temporary museum at the venue to highlight the contribution of the diaspora freedom fighters in India’s Independence.
PM Modi in a tweet on Sunday said, “Looking forward to being in the vibrant city of Indore tomorrow, 9th January to mark Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. This is a great opportunity to deepen the connection with our diaspora, which has distinguished itself globally.”
The theme of the PBD convention is ‘Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal’, officials earlier said. More than 3,500 diaspora members from 70 countries have registered for the event, which is being organized in a physical mode for the first time since 2019. The 16th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention was held in a virtual mode in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Modi will on Monday also inaugurate the first-ever digital PBD exhibition on the theme “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Contribution of Diaspora in Indian Freedom Struggle to highlight the contribution of the diaspora freedom fighters in India’s Independence, an official said.
