In a simulated event on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 16th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The Convention’s theme, “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement, is to enable the Indian diaspora to be part of socio-economic growth in India.
Every year in the world, the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas are conducted to preserve and foster the symbiotic relationship between India and its diaspora, and to resolve the growth problems facing the country.
There will be three parts of the convention, the official statement read. A keynote speech by the Chief Guest, H.E. Mr. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Hon’ble President of the Chief Guest, will also be included.
Two plenary sessions will be included in the PBD Convention:’ Role of Diaspora in Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Facing Post Covid Challenges-Health, Fiscal, Social and Foreign Relations Scenario.’
“The first Plenary on Role of Diaspora in Aatmanirbhar Bharat, will feature addresses by External Affairs Minister and Commerce and Industry Minister while the second Plenary on Facing Post Covid Challenges – Scenario in Health, Economy, Social and International Relations, will be addressed by Minister of Health and Minister of State for External Affairs,” the PMO release read.
President Ram Nath Kovind will address the valedictory session.
It will also announce the names of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees for2020-21, awarded to select members of the Indian diaspora to recognize their excellence and to honor their contributions to different fields, both in India and abroad.
