By IANS,
Chennai : The following are some of the highlights of the seventh edition of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas that concluded here Friday:
– Nearly 1,500 delegates from 48 countries
– Maximum number of 270 delegates from Malaysia followed by 127 from the US
– Thirteen prominent Indians abroad presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
– The Global Indian Knowledge Network launched to create a virtual think tank by connecting the diaspora
– Qualified professional holding overseas citizen of India card can soon practice in India
– Smart card to be issued to all Indian workers immigrating from June 1
– Diaspora recognises that India’s growth story remains positive and presents them opportunities for investing
– Consensus for increased diaspora participation in health, education and rural development under public-private partnership
– Chief ministers and senior cabinet members of six states outline opportunities during separate interactions with delegates