<span style="color: #222222;">More than 7 lakh Indians reside in Nepal, today on the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, Indian Youth Association of Nepal along with Indian diaspora representatives residing in Kathmandu came together in the Indian Embassy to celebrate Pravasi Bharati Diwas on 9th January. The theme of the 17th edition of the PBD convention is 'Diaspora: Reliable partners for India's progress in Amrit Kaal'  were discussed. Indian diaspora in Nepal virtually attended the convention in Indore by watching the program live from Madhya Pradesh. Pravasi Bharatiya in Nepal appreciated PM Narendra Modi saying that the Indian diaspora is a brand ambassador of Indian culture, yoga, ayurveda, cottage industry, handicrafts and India's millets in their domicile countries.<br />''<br />''Pravasi Bharati Diwas celebration gives a platform where the energy and ideas of our Indian diaspora can be harnessed and connected to India's own youthful demographic success story. Celebration of PBD in foreign countries helps the Indian diaspora revisit their roots and imbibe pride in being an Indian. </span><br />