Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Indian community all over the world is a strength that can convert brain drain to brain gain. Inaugurating Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi today, Mr Modi said, in more than 150 countries there is a presence of Pravasi Bhartiyas and they are a huge strength. <br/><br/>He said, let us view the diaspora not only in terms of 'Sankhya (Numbers)' but see it as 'Shakti (Power)'. <br/><br/>He said, Humanity is a principal inspiration for India and the world has acknowledged this.<br/> <br/>He said, India has never coveted any territory and never attacked another country yet thousands of Indians gave their lives in the 1st and 2nd world war.<br/><br/>The Prime Minister said, in the last two years the Government has rescued people from conflict situations, not just Indians but also foreigners. <br/><br/>Mr Modi, on humanitarian issues the Ministry of External Affairs has created a special niche for itself. <br/><br/>He said, the Kendra is inaugurated on a significant day of 2nd October as Mahatma Gandhi had left India but the call of the nation brought him back.<br/><br/>The centre is expected to develop into the hub of activities for sustainable, symbiotic and mutually rewarding economic, social and cultural engagement between India and its Diaspora. <br/><br/>Among other facilities, the complex has a library, research centre, flexible capacity meeting rooms, cultural centre, auditorium of 500 capacity, 24 guest rooms, business centres and restaurant.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Indian community all over the world is a strength that can convert brain drain to brain gain. <br/><br/>Inaugurating Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi today, Mr Modi said, in more than 150 countries there is a presence of Pravasi Bhartiyas and they are a huge strength. <br/><br/>He said, Humanity is a principal inspiration for India and the world has acknowledged this. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister said, in the last two years the Government has rescued people from conflict situations, not just Indians but also foreigners. <br/><br/>Mr Modi, on humanitarian issues the Ministry of External Affairs has created a special niche for itself.