The 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas begins at Varanasi on 21st January 2019. For the first time, the event is being held in Varanasi.
About:
Background: The Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) conferences began in 2003.
Observance: It is generally held around January 9 as it was on January 9, 1915, when Mahatma Gandhi left South Africa and returned to India to lead India's independence struggle.
Objective:
It is observed to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community towards their homeland;
It also acts as an engagement and networking platform for overseas Indians, the government and the people of India.
During the event, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is also given.
PBD 2019:
Theme for PBD 2019: "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India".
Major events include –
Youth PBD:The opening day on 21st January will mark the Youth PBD with the focus on the generation next especially from Uttar Pradesh.
Plenary:PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the PBD on 22nd January with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnath as the Chief Guest.
Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award (PBSA): The PBSA, the highest honour conferred on overseas Indian, will be conferred to selected NRIs, PIOs, organisation or institution established and run by the NRIs who have made significant contribution to various fields both in India and abroad.
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