PRESIDENT of Trinidad and Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo will be the chief guest of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) which will kick off from January 8 in the state capital.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi who made a detailed review of the preparations for the three-day flagship event on Tuesday confirmed that Kangaloo will be the chief guest, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Express.
Kangaloo will also interact with students of Godibari Government School at Chandaka during her stay in the city.
After the review on Tuesday, Majhi said: "Indian culture is famous all over the world for its rich heritage and tradition. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a great opportunity to showcase the rich art, culture and heritage of Odisha to the world."
Odisha is hosting the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas for the first time.
This story is from the January 01, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Sambalpur.
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