Swadesh Conclave 2024: Celebrating 'Brand Bharat' with Visionary Leaders

The 5th edition of Swadesh Conclave 2024, themed 'Brand Bharat,' took place at Vigyan Bhawan, bringing together leaders and icons to celebrate India's heritage, industry, and innovation. The event honored individuals with Swadesh Samman awards, addressed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai and APN Channel's Editor-in-Chief, Rajshri Rai.

New Delhi [India], August 10 (NewsVoir): The 5th edition of the Swadesh Conclave 2024, themed 'Brand Bharat,' convened at Vigyan Bhawan on August 8, 2024. The event united eminent leaders, visionaries, and cultural icons to celebrate remarkable contributions to India's heritage, industry, and innovation.

Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai, Chairman of ILRF, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the theme's focus on contributors who have elevated India's global stature. Rai discussed the shift from traditional mainstream media to 'brain stream' media, driven by social media's influence on youth and cultural discourse. He also introduced Vision 2047, an initiative targeting long-term national progress, with the Conclave's report to be submitted to the Prime Minister's Office and relevant ministries.

In her speech, Rajshri Rai, Editor-in-Chief of APN Channel, emphasized the Conclave's purpose as a platform for intellectual dialogue, not political debate. She lauded the event's four-year commitment to fostering insightful socio-economic and strategic policy discussions. The Swadesh Samman awards were presented to distinguished individuals and institutions: Usha Uthup Iyer (Lifetime Achievement in Music), Rajeev Juneja (Outstanding Business Leadership in Industry), All India Radio (Excellence in Public Broadcasting), Meitra Hospital (Excellence in Healthcare Innovation), and Prahlad Kakkar (Lifetime Achievement in Advertising and Media). The event featured notable guests like Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and former Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, along with other prominent personalities.

(With inputs from agencies.)