PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS

  • 9 January commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915. To mark this day, the tradition of celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) started in 2003. 1st PBD Convention was organised on 9 January 2003 to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India.
  • Since 2015, under a revised format, PBD Convention has been organised once every 2 years.
  • 16 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions have been organised till date. 16th PBD was conducted in a virtual setting with the theme “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat” in 2021 during the pandemic.
  • The 17th PBD Convention will be held from 8 – 10 January 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The theme of the 17th PBD is "Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India's Progress in Amrit Kaal".

Click here to view the list of previous PBDs

Message from External Affairs Minister

Dr. S. Jaishankar

  • Even during testing times of the pandemic, our diaspora displayed great devotion and commitment towards their motherland.
  • During the forthcoming 17th PBD Convention, the diaspora will have the opportunity and the platform to share its ideas and sentiments about India’s future development.
  • I invite you and urge all of my diaspora brothers and sisters to visit India and participate in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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PRAVASI BHARATIYA SAMMAN AWARD

The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred on a Non-Resident Indian, Person of Indian Origin; or an organisation or institution established and run by them.

The award is to commemorate the contribution of Indian diaspora to create a better understanding of India abroad, support India's causes and work for the welfare of the local Indian community. Selected eminent Indian diaspora members are awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards in the presence of Hon'ble Rashtrapati Ji.

Click here to download the list of PBSA Awardees 2023

Click here to view the list of previous PBSA Awardees