PM was speaking after inaugurating the 17th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore
Indore: As ‘brand ambassadors’ of India in foreign lands Pravasi Bharatiyas have a significant role to play said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, a PTI report in The Tribune, Chandigarh, says
It acquires even more significance today as India embarks on its journey of the next 25 years as it enters the glorious period of Amrit kaal’, he added.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city.
“I consider Pravasi Bharatiyas as brand ambassadors of India on foreign soil. Your role is diverse. You are the brand ambassador for yoga, Ayurveda, cottage industry, handicrafts and also millets,” Modi said.“The GenNext Pravasis are also curious to know about the country of their parents’ origin,” he said
The PM urged universities in India to document contributions made by the diaspora in their respective nations for the benefit of students.
Modi also said Madhya Pradesh has a number of natural sites, including the Narmada river, and the recently developed Mahakal Lok at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, and urged the diaspora to visit them.
Modi said, “Indore is ahead of its time not only in cleanliness but also takes care of its heritage. The delicacies of Indore are mouth-watering and the people who taste them once will never turn to anything else.”
The President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who was the special guest of honour at the event, said India has proven to be a reliable partner on regional and global platforms.
“Suriname has sought partnership (with India) in various fields including health, financial sectors and strengthening cultural ties by setting up institutes for Hindi language promotion in the Caribbean country,” he said.
Chief guest at the event Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in his address said, “When globalisation failed during the pandemic, Modi showed that it exists.” He recalled India’s help in providing COVID-19 vaccines and medicines to various countries and termed India as an important strategic partner.
He said there are massive opportunities for India’s private sector in Guyana.
He also termed Guyana’s economy as one of the fastest growing in the world.
“I visited this country earlier and studied here before becoming the president (of Guyana) and felt the love of Indian people,” he added.
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