At the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the state's global aspirations and the role of the Indian diaspora in contributing to its progress. He emphasised Odisha's openness to foreign investments and projects, alongside the appointment of a nodal minister for facilitating engagement. Other key speakers included MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh and Ritu Karidhal, who celebrated the diaspora's contributions to India's vision of a developed nation.