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00:00Namaskar, good morning, Swagatam and warm welcome to Prabhasi Bharatiya Diwas 2025,
00:07day one, session one, everyone.
00:10I'm Anman Singh, your host.
00:12I would be welcoming all of you to the beautiful and culturally rich and forward-looking state
00:19of Odisha.
00:20We are feeling extremely proud being the host state this edition.
00:25Ladies and gentlemen, we kindly request everyone to please be seated.
00:29There are ample number of chairs, you can feel comfortable, please occupy your seats.
00:35Odisha is thrilled to host this prestigious event celebrating the unbreakable bond between
00:41India and its diaspora.
00:44As a state with a proud history and a thriving present, Odisha is a fitting backdrop for
00:51exploring this year's theme, Diaspora's Contribution to Vixit Bharat.
00:56This year's theme reflects the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in building a developed
01:03India.
01:04Our first session, joint business session between MEA and Odisha, focuses on Odisha's
01:11immense potential and business opportunities.
01:15Before I do proceed forward, may I request everyone to please keep their cell phones
01:19in silent mode and please stop, you know, gossiping with each other.
01:25Thank you so much.
01:27Let us together celebrate the spirit of innovation, progress and unity that defines our global
01:34Indian community.
01:35Welcome to Odisha and welcome to Prabhasi Bharatiya Rivers 2025, day one, everyone.
01:43We would be seeking the presence of our esteemed dignitaries on the dais.
01:48With a round of applause, let's welcome Honorable CM of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi.
02:02We would be proudly seeking the presence of Honorable Minister External Affairs, Government
02:08of India, Dr. S. Jayashankar, with a thundering round of applause, everyone.
02:18We would be also having the presence of Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, Shri Manoj
02:23Ahuja, Principal Secretary, Industries, MSME, Government of Odisha, Shri Hemant Sharma,
02:31and M.D. Epical, Shri Bhupinder Singh Poonia on dais.
02:36Meanwhile, we welcome all our vibrant diasporas present here and all the industry leaders.
02:44Thank you for your participation.
02:46Thank you for your presence.
02:47Let's have the dignitaries on the dais.
02:55We are delighted because we have been selected as a host state for 18th edition of Prabhasi
03:01Bharatiya Divas.
03:03We believe that we have immense potential and what Odisha thinks today, India thinks
03:09tomorrow.
03:23We have already inaugurated today's first inaugural session, which is based upon Youth
03:29Prabhasi Bharatiya Divas.
03:31And in plenary session at Janata Maidan, one session is going on simultaneously here from
03:39Government of Odisha Industry Department, the first session, which is all about joint
03:43business session between MEA and Odisha.
03:47We have the dignitaries here.
03:51Ladies and gentlemen, once again, a big round of applause for Honourable CM of Odisha, Shri
03:55Mohan Charan Majhi, Honourable Minister, External Affairs, Government of India, Dr. S. Jayashankar.
04:06We'll be taking couple of minutes to come and join us on dais.
04:36Thank you very much.