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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar: Saudi royals’ doctor, Japan CEO among 27 to get awards | India News

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar: Saudi royals’ doctor, Japan CEO among 27 to get awards | India News

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FROM A former pharma CEO in Japan to a Spanish politician, a medical practitioner empanelled with the Saudi royals to a businessman in Malawi — the honours for overseas Indians this year typify the range and reach of the 35.4 million diaspora. The 27 individuals and organisations chosen for the 2025 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA), to be honoured by President Droupadi Murmu Friday, hail from 24 countries, including Malawi in East Africa, Fiji, Spain, Romania, US and the UK. Among the awardees is Lekh Raj Juneja, 72, who was born in Haryana’s Gharaunda and travelled to Japan four decades ago to study fermentation science. Juneja, who headed a Japanese pharmaceutical firm earlier, now helms a snack company. He is being honoured in the ‘science & technology’ category. In a recent interview to a Japanese daily, Juneja said the formula for global success was an integration of the best of Indian and Japanese working styles. “Indians are very aggressive when it comes to creating strategies and moving forward, but Japanese people are great at completing …

PM Modi inaugurates 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, says ‘Future in not in war, it is in Buddha’ – India TV

PM Modi inaugurates 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, says ‘Future in not in war, it is in Buddha’ – India TV

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Image Source : X Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Odisha on Thursday. Speaking at the event, he also highlighted the significance of the occasion, mentioning that the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj will commence in just a few days. He also noted the upcoming festivals of Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, emphasising the joyous atmosphere prevailing across the country. In his address, the Prime Minister also praised Odisha’s profound cultural and historical heritage, noting its significant contributions to global trade and spirituality.  PM Modi also remarked on the ancient maritime connections of Odisha, where traders travelled to distant regions such as Bali, Sumatra, and Java. He highlighted that the tradition of the Bali Yatra is still celebrated to honour these historical ties. Referring to Odisha’s spiritual essence, he spoke about Dhauli, a symbol of peace, where Emperor Ashoka embraced non-violence after the Kalinga War. “In an era when empires were built through the force of arms, Emperor Ashoka chose the path of peace here in Odisha. …

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Jaishankar stresses on importance of diaspora as India strives to build ‘global workforce’

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Jaishankar stresses on importance of diaspora as India strives to build ‘global workforce’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the inauguration of ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’, in Bhubaneswar, on January 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: @NarendraModi on Youtube via PTI Photo External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (January 9, 2025) stressed on the importance of the diaspora as India strives to build a “global workforce”. Addressing the Indian diaspora at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, Mr. Jaishankar said that in times of difficulty abroad, they can be confident that the Narendra Modi government “has got your back”. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas LIVE “We are proud of the achievements of our Indian diaspora,” he said. “In a globalised era, the diaspora has become more important with each passing year, whether it is technology, best practices or resources, be it tourism, trade or investment, the two-way flow is invaluable as we strive to build a global workforce,” Jaishankar said. The minister said the role of the diaspora is immense as they act as the bridge between India and the countries where …

Breaking News, January 9 | LIVE updates – India TV

Breaking News, January 9 | LIVE updates – India TV

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PM Modi to hold roadshow, lay foundation stone of projects in Visakhapatnam today – India TV

PM Modi to hold roadshow, lay foundation stone of projects in Visakhapatnam today – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday (January 8) as he embarks on a two-day tour of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The projects are a part of the government’s major push for sustainable development, industrial growth and infrastructure enhancement. He will also inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar on Thursday (January 9). Modi said in a post on X, “I look forward to being among the people of Visakhapatnam to inaugurate key works linked to green energy, renewable energy, infrastructure and more.It is a matter of great joy that the foundation stone for the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project will be laid, making it the first such hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.” The projects will include investment in 20 GW renewable energy capacities, making it one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen production facility with a capacity of producing 1,500 TPD (tonnes per day) green hydrogen and 7,500 TPD …

Jaishankar, Odisha CM launch website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Latest News India

Jaishankar, Odisha CM launch website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Latest News India

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Nov 12, 2024 07:20 PM IST The launch of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas website marks the beginning of online registration for participating in the convention on January 8-10 next year NEW DELHI: The website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention was jointly launched on Tuesday by Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar, who said the government accords the highest priority to the well-being of the Indian diaspora of more than 35 million. External affairs minister S Jaishankar with Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and MoS for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh at the launch of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas website in New Delhi on November 12 (PTI) The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention is a flagship event of the government that provides a key platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora around the world. The convention will be held on January 8-10 next year at Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the state government of Odisha. While launching the website (pbdindia.gov.in), Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regular interactions with …

Pravasi Bharatiyas “Brand Ambassadors Of India On Foreign Soil”: PM Modi

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The PM also asked universities in India to document contributions made by the diaspora. Indore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Pravasi Bhartiyas as the “brand ambassadors” of India on foreign soil and said they have a significant place in the journey of the country as it enters the ‘Amrit kaal’ of the next 25 years. Speaking after inaugurating the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city, Prime Minister Modi also referred to India’s G20 Presidency this year and said it is being seen as a big opportunity to tell the world about the country. President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the special guest of honour and Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali was the chief guest at the event. “I consider Pravasi Bharatiyas as brand ambassadors and ‘rashtra doot’ of India on foreign soil. Your role is diverse. You are the brand ambassador for yoga, Ayurveda, cottage industry, handicrafts and also millets,” Prime Minister Modi said. “The nation has entered the Amrit kaal of the …

Pravasi Bharatiyas are ‘brand ambassadors’ of India on foreign soil: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on January 9, 2023. Photo: Screengrab via YouTube/Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Pravasi Bhartiyas as the “brand ambassadors” of India on foreign soil and said they have a significant place in the journey of the country as it enters the ‘Amrit kaal’ of the next 25 years. He was speaking after inaugurating the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city. “I consider Pravasi Bharatiyas as brand ambassadors of India on foreign soil. Your role is diverse. You are the brand ambassador for yoga, Ayurveda, cottage industry, handicrafts and also millets,” Mr. Modi said. “The GenNext Pravasis are also curious to know about the country of their parents’ origin,” he said. The PM asked universities in India to document contributions made by the diaspora in their respective nations for the benefit of students. Mr. Modi also said Madhya Pradesh has a number of natural sites, including the Narmada river, and the …

As Karyakarta and PM, How Modi’s Bond with Diaspora Has Grown Stronger, Helped India on Global Stage

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Last Updated: January 09, 2023, 13:03 IST PM Narendra Modi being received by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai C. Patel upon his arrival in Indore, on Monday, for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention. (PTI Photo) As the chief minister of Gujarat, Modi attended the inaugural ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ in New Delhi in 2003. While speaking to the NRIs, Modi revealed his plans on adopting e-governance to bring transparency From being a ‘karyakarta’ to the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi has established personal relationships with the diaspora in different parts of the world over the years. On the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’, Modi Archive has tweeted PM’s bond with the Indian diaspora over decades. During his travels to different continents representing BJP in the 1990s, Modi built bonds with the diaspora. “I was lucky to visit more than 40 countries & because of that I got very good exposure. I understood how the world is moving, what type of things are developing & where my country stood,” Modi had said as quoted by the ‘Modi Archive’ …

PM Modi to unveil 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Indore tomorrow | Latest News India

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The Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas kickstarted in Indore to recognise the contribution of Indian diaspora communities. The event was inaugurated by Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar who said that younger generations are at the forefront of connecting India to the world by studying, working and travelling abroad. The previous Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention was held virtually in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the convention is being held in Indore from January 8-10 with Madhya Pradesh as the partner state. Cooperative Republic of Guyana president Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention. Australian MP Zaneta Mascarenhas will be the Guest of Honour while Suriname president Chandrikapersad Santokhi will be the Special Guest of Honour. This year’s theme for the convention is “Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal”, the Madhya Pradesh government said in a statement. “The theme incorporates Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat over the next 25 years, and important partnership role to be played …