Objectives of Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra
Q. Which of the following is/are objective/s of Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra?
1) Forum to leverage the skills, knowledge and resources of the Indian Diaspora
2) Centre for diaspora studies
3) Permanent exhibition illustrating the history of the Diaspora- Published on 03 Oct 16a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
Objectives of Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra -
- Symbolise the common aspirations of all members of the Diaspora to maintain their cultural identity and civilizational ethos.
- Be an ideal forum to leverage the skills, knowledge and resources of the Indian Diaspora for accelerating the development process in India.
- Serve as a permanent exhibition illustrating the history of the Diaspora in various parts of the world.
- The Kendra would be developed into a Centre for diaspora studies to run short term courses and orientation programmes for the youth of the India Diaspora.
- The Kendra would lend a strategic dimension to India’s engagement with its diaspora and provide informal channels of communication, which would help in promoting understanding of issues of vital concern to India.
