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DAY 01

08 JANUARY 2025, WEDNESDAY

Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Joint inauguration of Youth PBD by Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, Hon’ble Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha. 18th  PBD Convention in Odisha is a unique opportunity for Pravasis from the State to reconnect with their roots.

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DAY 02

09 JANUARY 2025, THURSDAY

Inauguration of 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2025

Inauguration of the 18th PBD Convention by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi in the presence of Chief guest of the 18th PBD Convention.

DAY 03

10 JANUARY 2025, FRIDAY

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention

Valedictory Session of the 18th PBD Convention along with the Conferment of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and Valedictory Address by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

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Plenary Sessions of 18th PBD 2025

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2025 will include five Plenary Sessions on the following themes:

  • Plenary Session I: Beyond Borders: Diaspora Youth Leadership in a Globalized World
  • Plenary Session II: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Stories of Migrant Skills
  • Plenary Session III: Green Connections: Diaspora’s Contributions to Sustainable Development
  • Plenary Session IV: Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women's Leadership and Influence – Nari Shakti
  • Plenary Session V: Diaspora Dialogues: Stories of Culture, Connection, and Belongingness