Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - 2022 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - 2022

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - 2022

Assistant High Commission of India

Kandy

Press Release

17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – 2022

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a day dedicated to the overseas Indian Community. It is a flagship event of the Government of India and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Diaspora.

The theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – 2022 is “Role of Indian Diaspora in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotasuv – Innovation and New Technologies”. The event was part of larger celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) Special Week being celebrated by Assistant High Commission of India Kandy from 19-25 Janaury 2022.

On the occasion of 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy organized an event on 19th January 2022 at its auditorium with Indian origin diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs and prominent people of Indian Origin.

The event began with an introduction speech on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas by Mr. C. R. Krishnaprasad, Second Secretary at Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy followed by screening of message of Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan at Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention. There was fruitful interaction between Assistant High Commission of India officers and members of Indian Origin Community. The programme concluded with vote of thanks.

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Kandy

19.01.2022