Jaipur played host for entertaining the mega event for Indian Diaspora, the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which is organized every year by the Government of India. Rajasthan was the Partner State for the event this year which was held from 7-9th January at the city of Jaipur. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2012 was organized jointly by the Union Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), the Government of Rajasthan and CII.
The theme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas -2012 was “Global Indian-Inclusive Growth”. The 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was a wonderful opportunity for the Indian Diaspora not only to experience the vibrant culture and unparalleled hospitality of the State but also witness its emergence as an ideal place for business and investment. All the magic was witnessed in a span of three days in the heart of Pink City.
The 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas witnessed a record congregation surpassing its earlier editions over the years, wherein 1400 Pravasis from 60 countries and a total of 2014 delegates, gathered at Jaipur for the event which is an annual platform for business deliberations, bonding and networking to connect India with its Diaspora.
The popularity of the event was evident not only from the numbers but the enthusiastic participation of the Indian Diaspora where the delegates experienced the warmth in the reception by their motherland and brethren and renewed their ties with their roots and culture which they had been longing for. Blending serious deliberations, bonding and networking activities with the festivities, the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas showcased India’s attractive opportunities for business and investment as well as its vibrant art and culture.
