Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9 January every year to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India. January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa, led India’s freedom struggle and changed the lives of Indians forever.

PBD conventions are being held every year since 2003. These conventions provide a platform to the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities. These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.

During the event, individuals of exceptional merit are honoured with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award to appreciate their role in India’s growth. The event also provides a forum for discussing key issues concerning the Indian Diaspora.

Thirteen PBDs have been held earlier in various places of India so far.

Objectives of PBD 2017:

• PBD 2017 will focus on the theme “Redefining the engagement with the Indian Diaspora”.
• To strengthen Diaspora engagement and provide a platform for networking with the Diaspora.
• To recognize the Diaspora’s contribution to India and know their expectations and concerns.
• To deepen engagement with young Diasporas, to help them know more about their roots.

PBD Control Room in Bengaluru

MEA Control Room for 14th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas has been set up in Bengaluru. Coordinates of the Control Room are as below: 
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, 10th Mile, Tumkur Road, 
Madavara Post, Bangalore-562123, Karnataka 
Emails : pbdcontrolroom@mea.gov.in / controlroompbd@gmail.com 
Telephone: +91-80-66246625/ 66246626

Recommended Hotels for PBD Registered Delegates

List of hotels with special discounted rates for registered PBD delegates