Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Welcome to

Spiritual Capital of India

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

  • Fact

    Varanasi or Benaras is the oldest living city of the world

  • Known for

    Ganges River's sacred waters Temples in Hinduism

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

India Beckons

15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Delve into the Depths of Spirituality

  • Fact

    sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Govt. of India

  • Known for

    Aims to provide a platform to overseas Indians to engage with the Govt.

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Republic Day parade

Showcases India's achievements

On 70th Republic Day Celebration

  • Fact

    Parade for the first time round was held on the Rajpath

  • Known for

    India's constitution came into force on January 26, 1950

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Day #1 21 January, Monday

Youth PBD & Uttar Pradesh
State PBD

Joint inauguration of Youth PBD by External Affairs Minister and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports. The event will bring limitless opportunities for the young Diaspora to engage with New India. Uttar Pradesh PBD is a unique opportunity for Pravasis from Uttar Pradesh to reconnect with the roots.

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Youth PBD & Uttar Pradesh State PBD
Youth PBD & Uttar Pradesh State PBD
Youth PBD & Uttar Pradesh State PBD
Youth PBD & Uttar Pradesh State PBD
Day #2 22 January, Tuesday

Inauguration of PBD Convention
by Prime Minister

Inauguration of 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2019 by Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India in the presence of Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Pravind Jugnauth.

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Inauguration of PBD Convention by Prime Minister
Inauguration of PBD Convention by Prime Minister
Inauguration of PBD Convention by Prime Minister
Day #3 23 January, Wednesday

Valedictory Session & PBS
Awards by President

Conferment of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and Valedictory Address by President of India.

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Valedictory Session & PBS Awards by President
Valedictory Session & PBS Awards by President
Valedictory Session & PBS Awards by President
Day #4 24 January, Thursday

In Prayagraj (Visit to Kumbh Mela)

Participants would arrive in Prayagraj by bus (Volvo AC Bus). Arrangements for holy bathing at Sangam

History of Kumbh Mela
In Prayagraj (Visit to Kumbh Mela)
In Prayagraj (Visit to Kumbh Mela)
In Prayagraj (Visit to Kumbh Mela)
Day #5 25 January, Friday

In Delhi

After Kumbh Mela, participants would travel from Prayagraj to
Delhi by train (two-tier AC coaches).

In Delhi
In Delhi
Day #6 26 January, Saturday

Witnessing theWitnessing the 70th Republic Day Event Republic Day
Event

Special passes for foreign delegates of PBD 2019 have
been arranged for the Republic Day Parade.