Prez asks diaspora to help India build better future

New Delhi, January 09: Highlighting India’s economic resilience, President Pratibha Patil today invited the Indian diaspora to share their skills and finances in diverse sectors in the country including education and health and help it build a better future and ensure inclusive growth.

Addressing the valedictory session of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas here, Patil asked the diaspora for a rapid increase in the “number, size and scope” of their involvement in the country’s developmental process while underlining the strong fundamentals of the economy.

“Your expertise and skills will be a vital resource for India’s efforts to forge inclusive growth for all its citizens. Your immense capacity in talent, skills, experience and finances are known to all,” she said.

Seeking increased investment from the diaspora, Patil hoped that coming days will see more long-term projects involving the community that will have a significant positive impact on many lives.

–Agencies