Dr S Jaishankar launches the website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar yesterday said the Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has always prioritized the well-being of the Indian diaspora abroad. He said the journey of Indians abroad is a testament to their resilience, innovation, and spirit. 

The External Affairs Minister made these remarks while launching the website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, alongside



Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in New Delhi. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held from January 8th to 10th in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The theme of the 2025 PBD Convention is “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.”