Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas In Gandhinagar today. Reaching out to the youth, Prime Minister said that Opportunities are awaiting the Pravasi youth in India.

Mr Modi announced that cards for person of Indian origin (PIO) and cards for Overseas community of India (OCI) have been merged together for the convenience of the expatriate community. He said life long visa will also be given to the holders of these cards.

Mr Modi also inaugurated the Dandi Kutir- an unique exhibition on father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi depicting various stages of his life and work at Salt mount near Mahatma Mandir.

AIR correspondent reports that important sessions like opportunities in India, achievers of Indian Disapora, soft power in India's global engagement and relevance of Gandhian philosophy over the century are being organised at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas today.