PM Modi hails Indian diaspora as ‘Rashtradoots’ on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Key Highlights

• They have enriched societies wherever they went and, at the same time, stayed connected to their roots,” PM Modi said.
• Reiterating the government’s long-held view of overseas Indians as key ambassadors of the country, the Prime Minister added, “I often say that our diaspora is our Rashtradoots, who have popularised the culture of India globally.” PM Modi also underlined the steps taken by his government to strengthen ties with the global Indian community.
• “Our Government has taken numerous steps to bring our diaspora even closer to India,” he said, without detailing specific initiatives in the message.
• Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated annually on January 9 to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa to India in 1915, a moment considered symbolic of the contributions of overseas Indians to the nation’s freedom struggle and development.
• The day recognises the achievements and contributions of the Indian diaspora, which numbers over 30 million and is spread across continents.