INDORE: Indore is all set to receive international guests for the Pravasi Bhartiya Sammelan, scheduled to begin on 8 January and conclude on 10th January.
The first day of the event includes 6 special sessions, where the visitors will learn about various sectors in the state. Arrangements for the visitors have been made in 37 hotels in the city. part from this, the local people have also made arrangements for the guests to stay in their homes.” “Selected NRIs will be honoured in the event. A global garden has been set up for the guests, where NRIs will plant a tree and the municipal corporation will take care of it for 3 years. QR codes will also be installed in the trees. After the event, the guests will visit the city’s famous 56 Dukan (Food Street) and Sarafa Food Street,” the Collector Collector Ilaiah Raja T.
“The main program will be held on the second day (January 9), in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate, along with the President of Suriname Chandrikaprasad Santokhi, Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and diplomats from several countries. A special song has also been composed for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, it will be released as well as an exhibition containing photographs and information of overseas Indians who contributed to the country’s independence will also be inaugurated by PM Modi,” Pal said
Over 3200 guests are arriving from 75 countries along with Diplomats from 29 countries. In terms of secuity, three Deputy Inspector General (DIG), 15 Superintendent of Police and about 9,000 police personnel will be deployed for their security during the event. More than 50 Z Plus Security personnel will be enageged for the event.
Helps desks will also be set up for NRIs and delegates with adequate multilingual staff.