At the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas at Indore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Indian diaspora has distinguished itself all over the world. In his address, he called all Indian diaspora as the brand ambassadors of India. "Your role as India's brand ambassador is diverse. You are a brand ambassador of Make in India, yoga and Ayurveda, Indian cottage industries and handicraft, millets." "Today India is being looked at with hope and curiosity. India’s voice is being heard on the global stage," he said.