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Frequently asked questions
The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal from January 7–9, 2027.
Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata, will be the main venue of PBD 2027.
The main theme of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention 2027 is:
"Theme: Return to Roots: Reigniting the Diaspora Connect with Bharat"
"विषय: जड़ों की ओर वापसी : भारत के साथ प्रवासी जुड़ाव का पुनरुत्थान"
Yes, registration is mandatory to attend the PBD 2027 Convention.
Yes, you are encouraged to register for each of the individual sessions at the 19th PBD 2027. However, please note that access to some of the events will be restricted to certain individuals based on their domain expertise on account of space limitations. The invitees for such sessions will receive separate invitations by email.
All PBD participants are required to pay the registration fee. Complimentary lunch and dinner will be available to all participants of the Convention at the PBD venue.
No, the registration fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of registration or modification of the dates of attendance.
Registration badges must be collected physically from the registration counters at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan to access the PBD venues. It is advisable to collect the PBD registration badges at least one day before the date of entry into the venue. The registration counters will open at 1000 hrs on January 06, 2027 and will remain operational till 1300 hrs on January 09, 2027.
Helpdesks are being set up at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata to assist participants of PBD 2027. These helpdesks will enable registered PBD participants to avail themselves of transportation facilities from the airport to the PBD venue, as well as to certain key hotels in Kolkata. Several lounges will also be created at the airport for use of registered PBD participants.
Regular shuttle services will operate from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata to the PBD venue, as well as to key hotels in Kolkata. Free shuttle services will also operate at regular intervals between key hotels and the PBD venue in Kolkata throughout the day from January 06–09, 2027, to facilitate the smooth transportation of registered PBD participants. The different venues of the Convention, located in other parts of Kolkata, will also be connected through regular shuttle services.
Free Wi-Fi will be available at the PBD venue, Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. Lunch and dinner will be provided free of charge to all registered PBD delegates. In addition, there will be live performances by cultural troupes from across India, particularly those representing the different districts of West Bengal. Free mineral water bottles will also be made available to all guests at the PBD venue. Emergency medical assistance is also being arranged at the PBD 2027 venue.
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