PM for active govt-diaspora interaction

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today called for greater interaction between the government and the diaspora. Addressing 25 students 8212; participants of Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth IPDY 8212; from nine countries who called on him, the Prime Minister said such constant interaction 8216;8216;nourish and strengthen8217;8217; the ties between the diaspora and the mother country.

The programme hosted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs seeks to provide a forum for students and young professionals of Indian origin to share views and experiences and also interact with their contemporaries in India.

Singh said the country was proud of the achievements of People of Indian Origin PIO across the world and the young diaspora students were part of 8216;8216;country8217;s knowledge bank8217;8217;.

Interacting with the participants, the Prime Minister also said the government had been trying to create an enabling environment for all so that people could rise to their best potential.