INDORE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi  is atl inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Indore, Madhya Pradesh today, January 9.

Taking to Twitter PM wrote on Sunday: "Looking forward to being in the vibrant city of Indore tomorrow, 9th January to mark Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. This is a great opportunity to deepen the connect with our diaspora, which has distinguished itself globally.".

The event will carry on till January 10. The theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is "Diaspora: Reliable partners for India's progress in Amrit Kaal". More thabn 3,500 diaspora members from nearly 70 different countries have registered for it, as per  official informationi.

The Prime Minsiter will inaugurate the first digital exhibition focused on the theme “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Contribution of NRIs in Indian Freedom Struggle” to highlight the contribution of overseas freedom fighters to India's independence.

The PBD meet is having five  important sessions. The second and third sessions will be held today. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will preside over this session. The theme of the third session will be 'Taking advantage of India's soft power - goodwill through crafts, cuisine, and creativity'. It will be presided over by Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention started Sunday with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas program in Indore. The first day was hosted by Anurag Thakur, The conference will end tomorrow. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the valedictory session and present the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman. 

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