New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the Indian diaspora would play an increasingly important role in India's journey towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, highlighting its knowledge, expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, technological capabilities and global networks.

Speaking during the launch of the website for the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2027 in Delhi, Jaishankar said that the opportunities emerging in India would further encourage overseas Indians to collaborate, reconnect and contribute to the country's growth and development.

"As India moves forward towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, as laid out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the role of our diasp...