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The Mega event of non-resident Indian , namely 13 th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, will take place  on 7 -9 th Jan, in Gujarat. MEA Sushma Swaraj explained the new initiatives for this glossy event.This is centenary celebration of  national iconic Mahatama Gandhi,  the NRI return to Gujarat on 8 June, 1915 from South Africa.
A national fervour on this occasion is government prioity.

The Minister  interacted with media and answered their Qs effectively putting government intention to make the national event a true success. Gujarat CM explained her readiness for this event.
Curtain raising ceremony was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandi Ben Patel, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Gen (retd) VK Singh.



Ten Chief Ministers of States including Uttar Pardesh, Nagaland and Kerala beside the Chief Ministers of BJP ruled states have confirmed their participation.

Thirteenth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas will be held from 7th to 9th of next month at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. It will celebrate 100 years of Mahatama Gandhi's return from South Africa to India.

Two new sessions will form part of the celebrations. These are; Know India and Recognize India. Addressing a press conference, External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Mrs Sushma Swaraj said in New Delhi that four special sessions will be held for different sections of the diaspora, including PIO countries, Gulf Countries and French speaking diaspora.

There will be programme for PBD youth which will be organised by four universities of Gujarat specializing in Petroleum, Law, Information and Technology and Entrepreneurship development.

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandi Ben Patel who was also present in the press conference said children drawn from slums of the city will organize a cultural evening at Kakadia Lake as part of celebrations. About three thousand Pravasis are expected to participate in the event.

 Further 7th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 will be held between 11th -13th January, 2015 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and address the Summit.

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