The Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is a moment to reconnect and re-imagine new possibilities and a network to drive change, discover new ties and develop new ideas. Comment. (Answer in 150 words)

Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is celebrated on January 9 to mark the contribution made by the overseas citizens to India's development. Indian diaspora is spread across the world: from Latin America, America, Europe, Caribbean island, to Middle East & even East Asia. Contact with diaspora is often seen as "UNOFFICIAL DIPLOMATS" of India. Reconnecting & Re-imagining new ties: Every year, govt awards "Pravasi Bhartiya" for their remarkable contribution in spreading Indian culture, traditions, language, food to rest of world.

Diaspora Track II diplomacy helps in spreading Indian culture, tradition, language, food to rest of world. (e.g) Samosa caucus in USA - Popularising 'Kuthi-Teals' Contribution: 1. New Age technology - Leading CEO of Google, Microsoft 2. Healthcare technology - presenting medical tourism 3. Soft power - Indian icons & Bollywood, to Nation building - through reading great heights like American Vice-President, UK Prime Minister etc. Today, the OCI and NRI have transformed India's global image. They have helped in unleashing India's potential. Pravasi divas celebrates their contribution.