Webinar on Tapping India’s Soft Power: Working with the Indian Diaspora with Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, Head of BJP’s Foreign Affairs

According to 2019 estimates by UN, India is the leading country of origin of international migrants with a 17.5 million-strong diaspora. For a nation which prides itself on having a rich, vibrant, prosperous and strong diaspora, the India-diaspora relations is extremely crucial.

Talking about the importance of tapping India’s Soft Power and sharing his experiences of working with the Indian Diaspora, Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, Head of BJP’s Foreign Affairs said, “160 countries out of 180 countries representing in UN endorsed Yoga Day proposed by PM Modi in a record short time. It shows that people are looking towards India to give unique solutions”.

Jahnabi Phookan, National President FLO said, “Now is the time like no other when the role of women on global platform needs to be noted and needs to be appreciated in terms of not only historical narratives but in the contemporary challenges being faced. Today, Women are claiming their rightful status in society, breaking boundaries, building new role models and creating fresh narratives”

“FLO is committed to make women self-reliant, fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship and working shoulder-to-shoulder towards the new dawn of a self-reliant and an Atmanirbhar Bharat”, she further added
Dharitri Patnaik, Chapter Chair, Bhubaneshwar Chapter was the Day Chair of this session.