03-10-2008, 10:43 PM
<b>Social sector issues addressed in 6th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas</b>
March 05, 2008
The sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference was organized at New Delhi on 7-9 January, 2008. The event was organized in partnership with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The theme for this yearâs PBD was âEngaging the Diaspora: the way forwardâ. The Conference included plenary sessions on âSocial Development Challenges in India: Health & Educationâ, âInvestment & Infrastructureâ, âTrade & Business Opportunitiesâ, âDevelopmental Challenges of States: Partnership Opportunitiesâ, âDiaspora Philanthropy: Empowerment of Rural Womenâ. Concurrent Sessions on âKnowledge Economyâ, âCultureâ and âChallenges in Women Empowerment and Leadershipâ and Regional Working Sessions on âGulfâ, âAsia-Pacificâ, âAfricaâ, âAmericasâ and âEuropeâ were also held as part of the Conference. In all, 1500 people participated in the conference. A list indicating the number of registered participants, country-wise, is enclosed.
A highlight of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2008 was a plenary session on âDiaspora Philanthropy: Empowerment of Rural Womenâ. It was for the first time the potential of overseas Indian engagement through innovative schemes such as extension of micro-credit through self help group of women for their empowerment was discussed.
The direct outcome of this session is a proposal to establish and promote an âIndia Development Foundationâ as an autonomous not-for-profit Trust. The foundation will serve as a credible institutional mechanism to lead overseas Indian philanthropic propensities into human development efforts in India.
The Foundation will assist overseas Indians to contribute to the cause of education, health and rural development in their erstwhile home villages, districts or states in partnership with credible NGOs and philanthropic organizations engaged in the social development sector in the country.
<b>Setting up of global advisory council for people of Indian origin</b>
March 05, 2008
During PBD 2008 held at New Delhi, Prime Minister of India announced the establishment of Prime Ministerâs Global Council of People of Indian Origin.
This Council will comprise of people of Indian Origin from a variety of disciplines who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields, not only in their country of residence but globally as well.
The council would serve as a high level platform for the Prime Minister to draw upon the experience, knowledge and wisdom of the best Indian minds wherever they may be based. The council would function as a sounding board and a âthink tankâ to
a) effectively address the concerns and problems of Overseas Indians and
b) encouraging the Overseas Indians to share their expertise, experience and
c) to promote an environment for attracting the resources of Overseas Indians for development opportunities in India.
The process of establishment of the council is underway and it is expected to start functioning before the next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
March 05, 2008
The sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference was organized at New Delhi on 7-9 January, 2008. The event was organized in partnership with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The theme for this yearâs PBD was âEngaging the Diaspora: the way forwardâ. The Conference included plenary sessions on âSocial Development Challenges in India: Health & Educationâ, âInvestment & Infrastructureâ, âTrade & Business Opportunitiesâ, âDevelopmental Challenges of States: Partnership Opportunitiesâ, âDiaspora Philanthropy: Empowerment of Rural Womenâ. Concurrent Sessions on âKnowledge Economyâ, âCultureâ and âChallenges in Women Empowerment and Leadershipâ and Regional Working Sessions on âGulfâ, âAsia-Pacificâ, âAfricaâ, âAmericasâ and âEuropeâ were also held as part of the Conference. In all, 1500 people participated in the conference. A list indicating the number of registered participants, country-wise, is enclosed.
A highlight of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2008 was a plenary session on âDiaspora Philanthropy: Empowerment of Rural Womenâ. It was for the first time the potential of overseas Indian engagement through innovative schemes such as extension of micro-credit through self help group of women for their empowerment was discussed.
The direct outcome of this session is a proposal to establish and promote an âIndia Development Foundationâ as an autonomous not-for-profit Trust. The foundation will serve as a credible institutional mechanism to lead overseas Indian philanthropic propensities into human development efforts in India.
The Foundation will assist overseas Indians to contribute to the cause of education, health and rural development in their erstwhile home villages, districts or states in partnership with credible NGOs and philanthropic organizations engaged in the social development sector in the country.
<b>Setting up of global advisory council for people of Indian origin</b>
March 05, 2008
During PBD 2008 held at New Delhi, Prime Minister of India announced the establishment of Prime Ministerâs Global Council of People of Indian Origin.
This Council will comprise of people of Indian Origin from a variety of disciplines who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields, not only in their country of residence but globally as well.
The council would serve as a high level platform for the Prime Minister to draw upon the experience, knowledge and wisdom of the best Indian minds wherever they may be based. The council would function as a sounding board and a âthink tankâ to
a) effectively address the concerns and problems of Overseas Indians and
b) encouraging the Overseas Indians to share their expertise, experience and
c) to promote an environment for attracting the resources of Overseas Indians for development opportunities in India.
The process of establishment of the council is underway and it is expected to start functioning before the next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.