Highlights of 7th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

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