In the run up to the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, The capital city has been decked up like a newly-wed bride. A plethora of events such as Patha Utsav, Ekamra Utsav, Adivasi Mela, flower exhibitions are being organised in different parts of the state capital. Efforts are being made to exhibit Odisha’s rich art and heritage. Raja Rani Music Festival, Mukteswar Dance Festival, Odissi Dance, and various folk dances will also be organised. Arrangements are being made to take guests to about 31 tourist spots in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Konark. A pavilion of Odisha will be set up at Janata Maidan, showcasing the Jagannath culture, historic Baliyatra, the Kalinga War, the transformation of emperor Ashoka from Chandashoka to Dharmashoka. Besides, a digital exhibition will also be held. More than 200 foreign journalists, YouTubers and bloggers from seven countries will also attend the event. Hence, I appeal to all the citizens of the state to make the event a grand success by adhering to the rules and regulations, discipline and cleanliness activities in the city.This is for the first time such a grand, large, and ambitious programme is being organised in an eastern Indian state. This is an opportunity which has become possible due to the foresight of the Prime Minister and his commitment towards the development of Odisha. The Prime Minister has emphasised on the development of ‘Purvodaya’, in which Odisha will be at the forefront. Without the development of Odisha in the ‘Purvodaya’, country’s overall development cannot be achieved.Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention on Thursday. The inaugural event may be a formality, but his gracious presence will influence all the countrymen, not just the Indian diaspora. I urge the people of the state to celebrate this event as a festival, imbued with the mantra of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’. Once the NRIs return after receiving the best hospitality, Odisha will forever be etched in their hearts.I once again welcome all the guests to the land of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath.
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