Prime Minister Modi to Open Indian Diaspora Summit Highlighting Global Contributions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 19th Indian Diaspora Day summit in Kolkata, marking a key moment in the two‑day program. The summit, co‑hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and the West Bengal government, will bring together Indian expatriates, youth leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and innovators from across the globe. The event celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s historic return to India on January 9, 1915, and underscores the importance of the diaspora’s economic, cultural and social contributions to both India and their host nations.