Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) took place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, celebrating the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the nation's growth and development. This year's theme, "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat," underscored the importance of the global Indian community in shaping India's future.

The convention was declared open by the Minister of External Affairs of India Dr.S. Jayshanker and the Chief minister of Orissa Mohan Chanran Majhi with the participation of various Union and state ministers and commenced with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, featuring discussions on youth leadership and its impact on global issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the main event on January 9, ...