Jaipur, Dec. 11 -- With the aspiration of making Rajasthan a global investment and development hub, the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led state government celebrated in a grand ceremony the maiden Pravasi Rajasthani Divas that was attended by around 8,700 non-resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) from India and abroad.

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade and Chief Minister Sharma inaugurated the mega event at the sprawling Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) in an impressive function.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Bhupendra Yadav, CR Patil and a galaxy of political dignitaries and corporate titans graced the inaugural session. union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar joined later.

The inaugural sessio...