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Indian diaspora integral to vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047: President Murmu
In her valedictory address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar, Murmu said India’s vision for a Viksit Bharat aligned with its growing stature on the world stage
President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar (PTI)
Terming the “Viksit Bharat 2047” initiative a “national mission,” President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called for “proactive and enthusiastic participation” of all Indians, including the diaspora, for achieving it.
In her valedictory address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar, where she also presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, Murmu said India’s vision for a Viksit Bharat aligned with its growing stature on the world stage, particularly as a leading voice for the Global South. This vision was about creating an ecosystem that not only meets India’s needs but also contributes to global well-being, she said, adding, “The Indian diaspora is an integral part of this vision.”
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“Your global presence gives you a unique perspective and your achievements place you in a position to significantly contribute to the realization of a developed India,” the President said. “The diaspora, whether through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, or knowledge-sharing, will play an essential role in achieving this vision,” she added.
On safeguarding the interests of Indians abroad, she said the government has launched a number of missions to assist those in distress. She also praised the Odisha government’s decision to appoint a nodal minister to engage with the diaspora for projects and investments.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India at present approaches the world with the twin perspectives of “India First” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (world is one family)”. “When India progresses, so does one-sixth of humanity. When we do global good, our own people stand equally to gain. This is now an era of greater inter-dependence… In many ways, it is the diaspora that will help define our image as a resurgent civilization,” he said.
President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar (PTI) 
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