Indian Consulate in Dubai to celebrate virtual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The Indian Consulate in Dubai will on Saturday celebrate the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the Non-Resident Indians (NRI) Day Convention, in a virtual format due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
| 10 Jan 2021 6:04 AM GMT
DUBAI: The Indian Consulate in Dubai will on Saturday celebrate the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the Non-Resident Indians (NRI) Day Convention, in a virtual format due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier, the biennial event witnessed the participation of several Indian expats from all over the United Arab Emirates (UAE). But due to the health crisis, the Consulate has limited its celebrations by hosting a virtual session which will be inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gulf News reported.
Ready to save humanity with two Made in India COVID vaccines: PM Modi at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention being held virtually.
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Updated: Jan 9, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country is ready to save humanity with two Made in India COVID-19 vaccines and added that the world is discussing India s efforts to empower the poor by using modern technology. Today, India is ready to save humanity with two Made in India COVID-19 vaccines. India has done this earlier and it is doing it now as well, PM Modi said while speaking at the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 11:07 IST
Commenting on our country’s prowess in developing indigenous vaccines to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, he hailed India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives to “save humanity”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention.
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The convention is a flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs, and provides a platform to engage and connect with overseas Indians
PM Modi had on Friday said that the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention would be a “ great opportunity to interact with our vibrant diaspora”
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that though the entire world is connected via the internet in this day and age, the minds of our people are always connected with ‘Maa Bharti’ – India.
“India s mantra of One Sun, One World, One Grid is appealing to the world. India s history is proof that there s no question or doubts about India s ability in any circumstances,” he added. India used to import PPE kits, masks, ventilators and testing kits from outside but today our nation is self-reliant. Today India is ready to save humanity with two Made in
The main intent behind this programme is to encourage overseas Indians to be part of socio-economic development in India. Briefing media in New Delhi, MEA Spokesman Anurag Srivastava said, the theme of the convention is Contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat .
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the contribution of the Indian diaspora to the global community during the Covid-19 pandemic and expressed gratitude to them for their contribution to the PM Cares Fund.