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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas inaugurated by Sushma Swaraj in Gandhinagar

Today, 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was inaugurated by union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Gandhinagar at Mahatma Mandir. PBD was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and state minister. Sushma Swaraj lighted lamp at the inaugural session of PBD. Celebration will last for 3 days from Jan 7 to 9 in Gandhinagar. Special Lighting decoration  is illuminated at Central Vista Gandhinagar on eve of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.

EAM Sushma Swaraj gave inaugural speech emphasing on Swachch Bharat movement, Make in India prog, Digital India Initiative inviting young pravasis to contribute.

In PBD NRIs to make investments in 6 flagship projects. It is also attended by British MP Preeti Patel, Chairman ISRO Dr Radhakrishnan, DRDO Director Satish Reddy among other dignitaries present at the function. Talks at Bharat Ko Jano will be given by key note speakers.

Prime Minister Narendra modi will also attend the Program, PM will arrive in Gandhinagar and stay at Raj Bhavan.