Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held over three days from January 8 to 10. The state government is fully prepared to make this event highly attractive and successful.
Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the preparations at Lok Seva Bhavan. During the review, the Chief Minister stated that this is the first time since its inception in 2003 that Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being organized in Odisha.
He emphasized that this event is a golden opportunity to establish Odisha’s prominence on the global stage. The Prime Minister has also laid significant importance on this event. Therefore, the Chief Minister advised organizing it in an extraordinary and flawless manner to enhance Odisha’s image globally.
The Chief Minister particularly stressed the importance of cleanliness in the city. He emphasized that Bhubaneswar’s cleanliness should meet international standards. For this purpose, he suggested launching an independent cleanliness campaign in the city. Additionally, he recommended involving local residents in the festival.
From the review, it has been revealed that the event’s schedule includes the presence of the Minister of External Affairs on January 8, the Prime Minister on January 9, and the President on January 10.
During the event, Plenary Sessions will be held on topics such as “Unraveling India’s Best Kept Secret” and “Odisha – the Land of Opportunities.” Additionally, various aspects of Odisha’s historical glory, art, sculpture, music, dance, tribal culture, language, literature, and tourist destinations will be showcased through digital and other mediums.
The vision for Odisha, keeping in mind the milestones of 2036 and 2047, will also be presented.
Details of the Event:
- Date: January 8-10, 2024
- Occasion: 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
- Significance: This is the first time Odisha is hosting the event, which started in 2003.
- Key Highlights:
- Promote Odisha on the global stage.
- Showcase Odisha’s heritage, culture, art, and tourism.
- Sessions on themes like “Unraveling India’s Best Kept Secret” and “Odisha – the Land of Opportunities”.
- Vision presentations for 2036 and 2047.
Important Guests:
- January 8: Union Minister for External Affairs.
- January 9: Prime Minister.
- January 10: President of India.
Overview: Bhubaneswar will host 10 festivals during this period, making the city vibrant and lively. These are
- Rajarani Music Festival (Jan 7-11).
- Mukteshwar Dance Festival (Jan 7-11).
- International Odissi Dance Festival (Jan 7-11).
- Tribal Dance and Folk Art Festival (Jan 7-11).
- Tribal Fair (Jan 5-15).
- Chilika Bird Festival (Jan 6-12).
- Flower Show (Jan 7-11).
- Food Fest (Jan 8-10).
- Night Flea Market (Jan 8-10).
Preparation Highlights:
- Roads and infrastructure renovation in Bhubaneswar.
- Illumination and decoration of the city.
- Hotel bookings and home-stay arrangements for over 7,500 delegates.
- Enhancement of tourist destinations in Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark, Jajpur, and others.
The meeting was attended by the two Deputy Chief Ministers, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Smt. Prabhati Parida; Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Shri Krushna Chandra Mahapatra; Minister for Works and Law, Shri Prithviraj Harichandan; Minister for Language, Literature, and Culture, Shri Suryabanshi Suraj; Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja; Development Commissioner Smt. Anu Garg; Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Shri Nikunj Bihari Dhal; Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, Shri Satyabrata Sahu; Director General of Police, Shri Y.B. Khurania; and other Principal Secretaries and Secretaries from various departments.
