Pravasi Bharthiya Divas celebrations

By: Harmohan Walia

The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention was held from 8 – 10 January 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh with the theme “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal”.

On this occasion, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, CGI, Sydney celebrated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on 9th January, 2023 at the Indian Consulate premises.

The guests were welcomed by MC, Ayushi Akshay Sexena following which Consul General Mr Manish Gupta gave the welcome address on the occasion of PBD celebrations.

Ms Kumud Merani moderated a panel discussion of the dignitaries and experts from diverse background.MC gave introductory remarks about significance of Vishwa Hindi Divas and invited participants for the recitation of Hindi poetry. Poetry was recited by Mrs. Nimeesha Gupta, Mr Anil Sharma and Ms Preeti Thandani.

Keynote address by Hon’ble Prime Minister of Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi during inaugural session of 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention 2023 at Indore (India) was screened.