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INDIAN DISPORA ndia's talent is being appreciated in different
countries of the world, and the contribution of
PLAYING A KEY Idispora is very important in the economy of
the big countries of the world as well as in global
economic development. This is the reason why
ROLE IN GLOBAL the world is admiring India's talent. Today, Indian
professionals are working in big companies
of the world in key positions. This is not only
GROWTH leading to the development of that country, but
India has also created a distinct identity for itself
at the global level. More than 3.5 crore NRIs are
The Indian diaspora has overcome all working in different countries of the world and
kinds of difficulties and not only made their are helping in increasing the economy of their
country as well as that of other countries. The
country proud but also raised India's prestige 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention was
abroad as brand ambassadors. To honour organized in Bhubaneswar from 8 to 10 January
the work of such people and to connect in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs
with each other, the Pravasi Bharatiya and the Government of Odisha. The theme for
Divas Conference has become an important this year was the “Diaspora’s contribution to a
platform whose scope is expanding year Viksit Bharat”.
after year. Taking this forward, Prime NRIs from more than 50 countries participated
Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the in this three-day convention. A program has
18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference in started to take NRIs on a tour of the country's
Odisha on January 9…. tourist spots and places of religious importance
by a special tourist train. For this, Prime Minister
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