Indian missions to mark Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

dubai — The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate-General of India in Dubai will jointly hear grievances of the members of the Indian diaspora in the UAE, on the occasion of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Messages collected at the event will be shared with government officials in New Delhi, according to the officials.

Unlike previous years, diplomatic missions in both emirates have decided to organise joint celebrations at the Indian Consulate auditorium in Dubai today, between 7pm and 9pm.

Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri and ConsulGeneral Vipul will convene discussions and celebrations for the day.

Vipul told Khaleej Times: “This time we’ve taken a slightly different approach to observing the day. We’ve invited prominent members of the Indian community to bring forward their grievances which will be shared with officials in Delhi.”

The format of the event will be like a town hall discussion. “We’re organising the event to increase

We’re organising the event to increase our engagement with the community further, and looking forward to serve the Indian society.” Vipul, Indian Consul-General

our engagement with the community further, and looking forward to serve the Indian society in the UAE,” he added.

Vipul also stated that discussions will take place regarding the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF), and what more can be done to involve the community on a larger scale.

Indian diplomatic missions all over the world will celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas today to honour contributions made by members of the Indian diaspora, and to commemorate the day Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa. It is observed by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. Suri and Vipul will address the audience. Members of the Indian diaspora will also be felicitated at the event.