Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027 | Kolkata | January 7–9, 2027

For the safety, security, and convenience of all delegates attending Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2027 in Kolkata, the following security guidelines are issued for compliance.

General Guidelines

• It is mandatory for all delegates to register their participation at the PBD website: https://pbdindia.gov.in for access to all the venues of the Convention. Registrations on the aforesaid Portal will generate a Registration Ticket that will be delivered to the registered email IDs of the participants. Printed Registration Tickets are required to be presented by the delegates at the PBD Registration Counters at the venue from January 6–9, 2027, to secure the PBD 2027 Access Badges.
• Delegates are requested to carry their PBD 2027 Access Badges at all times inside the PBD venues and their Event Registration Tickets for attending different events.
• Delegates are advised to reach the venues of the different PBD events along with the Event Registration tickets and PBD Access Badges well before the commencement of the programmes to ensure smooth and hassle-free entry.
• For the Inauguration of PBD 2027 on January 8, 2027 and the Valedictory Session on January 9, 2027, delegates are requested to reach the venue at least two hours before the scheduled commencement of the programme to allow for sufficient time for mandatory security checks.
• Entry to the venue and designated halls shall be subject to security clearance and would be channelized through different gates by the organisers. Delegates should use only their designated entry and exit gates and follow all security instructions.

Security, Safety and Other Instructions

• Delegates are requested to cooperate with security personnel during frisking, baggage screening, identity verification and other prescribed security checks.
• Delegates are advised to keep digital copies of personal identification documents, including their photo identity cards and passports, for ready reference, wherever required.
• Delegates should follow official traffic advisories, route diversions and security instructions etc.
• In case of an emergency, delegates should remain calm and follow instructions issued by authorised personnel.
• Vehicles must be parked only in designated parking areas. Parking in restricted zones, emergency access routes or other unauthorised locations should be strictly avoided.
• Delegates must not carry prohibited, restricted, hazardous or otherwise unauthorised articles into the PBD venue. All baggage and personal belongings would be subject to security screening.
• Delegates should not leave baggage or personal belongings unattended in public areas or at the venue. Any suspicious object or unattended item should be reported immediately to the nearest security personnel.
• Delegates must comply with instructions concerning restricted areas, access-controlled zones, photography, videography and the use of mobile phones, wherever such restrictions are in force.
• Delegates are requested to maintain discipline, avoid crowding at entry and exit points, and extend full cooperation to the organisers, security personnel, volunteers and other officials deployed for the event.
• Mobile phones are permitted within the Convention premises; however, participants are requested to keep their phones on silent mode during all sessions and proceedings to avoid disruptions.
• Participants are advised to avoid carrying large bags or unnecessary personal belongings to the Convention venue in the interest of security and convenience.

Cooperation of all delegates is essential for ensuring a safe, secure and seamless Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027 in Kolkata.