CM to PBD delegates: Govt to provide support & recognition to investors | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Curtains came down on the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention on Friday with the govt offering a bridge to potential investors and create a database of blue-collar workers from Odisha working in different countries and keep a tab on their journeys abroad.
Speaking at the convention, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced appointment of Odia language, literature, and culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj as the nodal minister and single point contact to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora. “Any member of the diaspora willing to engage with the state through projects and investments will receive full support and recognition,” Majhi said.
The state govt would open a separate cell to help non-resident Odias facing any problem in the country of their residence, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja told reporters. He said though the convention was not a bilateral investment forum, the idea was to showcase Odisha’s potential to the world. “We showcased Odisha, and Odisha is now world ready,” he said.
Many visitors expressed interest in investment. Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S informed about developing a Cognizant campus in Bhubaneswar as its biggest centre in India.” He also met chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who assured him of allotting suitable land in the capital city for the campus.
“Hosting the convention in Odisha was in line with India’s Purvodaya policy, under which all-round development of five states of eastern India, including Odisha, will be carried out. Participants are very happy with the hospitality of the people of Odisha and have great appreciation for the tourism programmes and cuisines. It was felt that Odisha can be a gateway in promoting cultural ties between India and ASEAN region,” said Arun Chatterjee, secretary (CPV & OIA).
“The place is divine and the experience beautiful. It all felt like a movie. I wish to return to the state again with my family,” said Menaka Guness, a delegate from Mauritius. President Draupadi Murmu, who graced the valedictory session, presented Pravasi Bharatiya Samman to 27 distinguished diaspora members from 24 countries to honour their achievements and contributions in different fields.
Though the convention got over, the state govt decided to keep the exhibitions open for the public till Sunday evening. People can witness exhibitions like Biswaroop Ram: The Universal Legacy of Ramayan, The Diaspora’s Contribution to Technology and Viksit Bharat, Spread and Evolution of Indian Diaspora in the World with a Special Focus on Mandvi to Muscat, Heritage and Culture of Odisha, among others.
Speaking at the convention, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced appointment of Odia language, literature, and culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj as the nodal minister and single point contact to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora. “Any member of the diaspora willing to engage with the state through projects and investments will receive full support and recognition,” Majhi said.
The state govt would open a separate cell to help non-resident Odias facing any problem in the country of their residence, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja told reporters. He said though the convention was not a bilateral investment forum, the idea was to showcase Odisha’s potential to the world. “We showcased Odisha, and Odisha is now world ready,” he said.
Many visitors expressed interest in investment. Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S informed about developing a Cognizant campus in Bhubaneswar as its biggest centre in India.” He also met chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who assured him of allotting suitable land in the capital city for the campus.
“Hosting the convention in Odisha was in line with India’s Purvodaya policy, under which all-round development of five states of eastern India, including Odisha, will be carried out. Participants are very happy with the hospitality of the people of Odisha and have great appreciation for the tourism programmes and cuisines. It was felt that Odisha can be a gateway in promoting cultural ties between India and ASEAN region,” said Arun Chatterjee, secretary (CPV & OIA).
“The place is divine and the experience beautiful. It all felt like a movie. I wish to return to the state again with my family,” said Menaka Guness, a delegate from Mauritius. President Draupadi Murmu, who graced the valedictory session, presented Pravasi Bharatiya Samman to 27 distinguished diaspora members from 24 countries to honour their achievements and contributions in different fields.
Though the convention got over, the state govt decided to keep the exhibitions open for the public till Sunday evening. People can witness exhibitions like Biswaroop Ram: The Universal Legacy of Ramayan, The Diaspora’s Contribution to Technology and Viksit Bharat, Spread and Evolution of Indian Diaspora in the World with a Special Focus on Mandvi to Muscat, Heritage and Culture of Odisha, among others.
