India can lead the world on solar grid goal

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