The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar highlighted women's leadership, diaspora contributions, and cultural connections. Usha Padhee discussed the role of systemic support in empowering women to lead, while Prerna Bhardwaj shared inspirational stories of resilience among Indian women abroad. Dr Subramanium K V Sathasivam emphasized the importance of PBD in uniting the global Indian diaspora and fostering collaboration towards the 'Viksit Bharat' vision, highlighting the contributions of youth and the potential for leveraging their skills and capital for India's growth.