Wednesday, January 8, 2025 At the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the pivotal role of India’s younger generation in driving global developments. The event emphasized how the youth, empowered by advancements in education, technology, and entrepreneurship, are shaping India’s aspirations on a global scale.
Jaishankar underscored the importance of equipping the younger generation with skills to adapt to international challenges while strengthening India’s global reputation. He called upon the diaspora to mentor and engage with young talent in India, fostering collaborations in sectors such as innovation, trade, and digital technology. Discover any news about travel , tourism , trade shows at the Travel And Tour World , including breaking travel news and weekly travel updates for travel trade , airlines , cruise , railways , technology , travel association , DMCs, and video interviews and promotional videos .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the convention, praising the diaspora as cultural ambassadors of India who uphold the country’s values worldwide. Reflecting on PM Modi’s connection with the youth, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar shared a poignant memory of Indian badminton player P.
V. Sindhu. Jaishankar recalled Sindhu’s observation on why PM Modi is a youth icon: “His attitude has moved the nation from ‘chalta hai’ to ‘badal sakta hai’ to ‘hoga kaise nahi.
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