Record Delegation from Oman to Attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha

By  News On Air   Jan 07, 2025

The largest Indian diaspora delegation from Oman, comprising over 300 members, is set to participate in the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention taking place in Odisha from January 8-10, 2025. The delegation represents a diverse cross-section of the Indian community in Oman, including business leaders and prominent community figures. Indian Ambassador to Oman, Amit Narang, launched the delegation at an Embassy ceremony, where he unveiled a special “PRAVASI FROM OMAN” logo designed for the participants. During the ceremony, delegates received merchandise kits featuring the logo, which represents the historical journey of Indians in Oman.

“Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is an important platform for our diaspora to reconnect with Bharat and contribute meaningfully to its developmental journey,” Ambassador Narang told the gathering, emphasizing the convention’s role in strengthening ties between India and its global diaspora. The strong Omani participation underscores the enduring connection between the Indian community in Oman and their homeland, as India continues its emergence as a global power.

On the sidelines of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, a special exhibition on diaspora archives curated by the National Archives of India will showcase digitized documents highlighting the Indian diaspora’s history in Oman. The exhibition is based on a landmark project conducted by the Embassy of India, Muscat that successfully digitized over 7000 records in English, Arabic, Gujarati and Hindi from the private collections of long-resident historical Indian merchant families in Oman. A senior delegation from the Hindu Mahajan families of Oman, whose documents were part of this initiative, will attend the exhibition at PBD 2025. This first-of-its-kind exhibition is a proud moment for the Indian diaspora in Oman as their motherland recognizes and celebrates their rich history as pravasis abroad.

Two distinguished members of the Omani Indian diaspora will serve as panel speakers at the convention. Mohiuddin Mohammad Ali, Vice Chairman of Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG, will address the Diaspora Youth Leadership session, while Aishwarya Hegde, Founder Director of Deepam Odissi Academy, will participate in discussions on diaspora culture and connections.