The PBD convention with the Odisha state government organises it…
On Thursday, 09 January 2025, The Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Odisha. He will remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express.
PM Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar. He was welcomed by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the airport.
The Centre is organising the PBD convention in collaboration with the Odisha state government. It will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.
Delegates from many countries have registered. The theme is 'Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat'.
After the inauguration, The PM will remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train.
The train will depart from the Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi and travel to various tourism and religious destinations across India in three weeks. This is part of the Pravasi Teertha Darshan Yojana.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate four exhibitions at the venue. He will then take a tour of the Exhibitions and Promotional Stalls of Union and State Ministries and Departments.
The four exhibitions are -- Vishwaroop Ram: The Universal Legacy of Ramayana - by ICCR; Diaspora's Contribution to Technology - by MEA (being curated by Dr. Masooma Rizvi); Bharat Bharatiya: Swadesh Pardes - Abhilekhiye Virasat par adharit Pradarshani - Launch of Oman Collection by National Archives of India; and the Exhibition on Heritage and Culture of Odisha by State Government of Odisha.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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