Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik's artworks adorn venue

Renowned Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaiks artworks adorn the venue of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas which began here on WednesdaySudarsan Pattnaiks sand artworks include the depiction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in folded hands along with Lord JagannathIts a fortune that Odisha is hosting the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Wherever I visited in the world people used to ask me about Jagannath temple and also about the art amp culture of Odisha Now people are coming here and they will witness it by themselves Sudarsan Pattnaik told ANIDifferent arts and projects are being showcased my sand art will also be showcased Its PM Modis idea to organise this event in this state and hence I made a sand art of him and Jagannath Prabhu he addedHaider Amaan a poet from Dubai says Its a good initiative by the govt of India We are the permanent ambassadors of India and we promote the country in continuity Its a family reunion and the sons of Bharat Mata from different parts of the world will come and meetOver 3000 delegates from 70 countries have arrived in Odisha for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya DivasOne of the delegates Haider Amaan who came from Dubai termed the event a family reunionIts a good initiative by the govt of India We are the permanent ambassadors of India and we promote the country in continuity Its a family reunion and the sons of Bharat Mata from different parts of the world will come and meet he saidThe threeday event based on the theme Diasporas contribution to a Viksit Bharat will be formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the second day of the conventionChristine Carla Kangaloo President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will be the chief guest of the 18th PBD and she will be virtually addressing the conventionMeanwhile at the event External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the pivotal role of Indias younger generation in driving global developmentsReflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modis connection with the youth Jaishankar shared a memory of Indian badminton player P V SindhuHe recalled her saying I still recall some time ago an observation by a famous Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on why PM Modi is a youth icon She summed it up as his attitude which moved the nation from chalta hai to badal sakta hai to hoga kaise nahiJaishankar emphasised that the younger generations are shaping significant global changes including innovations in AI electric vehicles EVs startups and even sports like cricket and chessHe added At a time when so many key developments in the world are being shaped by the younger generations whether we talk of AI or EV innovation or startups cricket chess or any sports at home we have just started our journey of Viksit Bharat in the Amrit Kaal While development itself is a very complex task but it becomes easier when we are confident that nothing is beyond usThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever