Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

- JAYANTH JACOB @ New Delhi

The event will feature four themed exhibitions: the universal legacy of the Ramayana, the diaspora's contribution to technology and Viksit Bharat, Indian migrants from Mandvi, Gujarat, to Muscat, Oman, and the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 18th edition of the convention on January 9 and the chief guest Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, will address the gathering virtually.

The convention serves as an important platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora and facilitating interactions among its members from across the globe, many of whom wield considerable influence in their countries of residence.