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*?* Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)

✅ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrates the contributions of the Indian diaspora and strengthens India’s global standing.
✅ Commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India on January 9, 1915.
✅ Launched in 2003 under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
✅ Biennial event since 2015, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs.

? 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (2025)
✅ Theme :"Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat (Developed India)."
✅ Dates: January 8-10, 2025.
✅ Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
✅ Exhibitions showcasing:
? Vishwaroop Ram – Legacy of the Ramayana.
? Diaspora’s technological contributions.
? Evolution of the Indian diaspora (Mandvi to Muscat).
? Odisha’s heritage and cultural traditions.

? Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA)
✅ Prestigious honor for NRIs, PIOs, or organizations run by them.
✅ Fields of Recognition : Education, science, trade, arts, social work, and philanthropy.

?Key Themes and Discussions

Plenary Sessions (2025)
✅ Diaspora Youth Leadership.
✅ Migrant Skills: Building bridges and breaking barriers.
✅ Contributions to Sustainable Development.
✅ Women’s Leadership and Nari Shakti.
✅ Cultural Connections and belonging.

? Impact and Economic Significance
? Role of PBD
✅ Encourages diaspora contributions to India's growth.
✅ Strengthens connections between India and overseas Indians.
? Economic Contribution
✅ Promotes knowledge-sharing in technology, culture, and education.
✅ Helps sustain local economies and India’s global presence.

Challenges and Concerns
? Engagement Barriers
✅ Need for better communication channels between diaspora and government.
✅ Addressing issues like visa processing and investment support.
? Sustainability Issues
✅ Calls for responsible use of resources and protection of cultural heritage.
? Infrastructure Needs
✅ Enhanced digital and physical connectivity for global participation.

Conclusion
? Potential Benefits
✅ Strengthens India's global ties with its diaspora.
✅ Helps leverage overseas expertise for national development.
? Cautions
✅ Emphasis on sustainable and inclusive progress.
✅ Strategic planning to overcome logistical and engagement challenges.**

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