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India can lead the world on solar grid goal
News:
India celebrating 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Varanasi.
Important Facts:
- At the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Indian PM, reiterated that through International Solar Alliance or ISA we focused on “one world, one sun and one grid”
- About 5,000 people of Indian origin are attending the event that has Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth as the chief guest
About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
- The theme of this year’s PBD was “Apna Bharat Apna Gaurav”: Connecting Across Generations’
- Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
- January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, returned to India from South Africa.
- These conventions provide a platform to the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities.
- During the event, individuals are honoured with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award to appreciate their role in India’s growth
