Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore and hailed the Indian diaspora. PM Modi hailed the Indian diaspora as the brand ambassadors of the country and called them ‘Rashtradoots’.
PM Modi arrived in Madhya Pradesh today to attend the event and was by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and MP Governor Mangubhai Patel at the airport. President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the special guest of honour for the event, and President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the chief guest, were present at the convention venue.
The theme of the PBD convention is ‘Diaspora: Reliable partners for India‘s progress in Amrit Kaal’, officials earlier said. Here are the top quotes from PM Modi’s address at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
PM Modi at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention | Top quotes
“Each and every Pravasi Bhartiya present here have achieved unprecedented success in their respective fields. I’m happy that the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is being organized in Madhya Pradesh, which also is called the ‘Heart of India’.”
“I call all Indian diaspora as brand ambassadors of India. You all are ‘Rashtradoots’. Your role as India’s brand ambassador is diverse. You are a brand ambassador of Make in India, Yoga, Handicraft industry, and at the same time of India’s millets.”
“You all will address world’s desire to know more about India. The whole world is keenly looking up to India for the unprecedented development it achieved during the last few years.”
“Today India is being looked at with hope and curiosity. India’s voice is being heard on the global stage… India is also the host for this year’s G20. We do not want to make it only a diplomatic event, but an event of people’s participation.”
“India not only has the capability of becoming a knowledge center but also a skilled capital. Our youth has skills, values & honesty & determination toward work. Our skilled capital can become the world’s growth engine.”
“The world is interested in India’s speed and scale. They are interested in India’s future. When it comes to a cashless economy, the world is surprised to see that 40 per cent of the world’s Real-Time Digital transactions take place in India.”
“This Pravasi Bharati Divas is special in so many ways, the nation has entered ‘Amrit Kaal’. Our Pravasi Bharatiyas have a significant place in India’s journey in the ‘Amrit Kaal’ and India’s global order will be decided by you people.”
“India’s new pace of development and global recognition makes every Indian proud. In coming years, India will be an even stronger force to reckon with!”
The three-day conference will conclude tomorrow and President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the valedictory session and present the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.
