Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017:

14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being organized from Jan 7-9, 2017 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) Karnataka. Highlights of PBD 2017 are:

(i) PBD 2017 will focus on the theme “Redefining the engagement with the Indian Diaspora”.

(ii) To strengthen Diaspora engagement and provide a platform for networking with the Diaspora.

(iii) To recognize the Diaspora’s contribution to India and know their expectations and concerns.

(iv) To deepen engagement with young Diasporas, to help them know more about their roots.

The PBD Convention features Plenary Sessions; an Exhibition; Cultural programmes and provides an opportunity to interact with other Overseas Indians, Policy makers, Political leadership and others. The highlight of the PBD convention is the inaugural address by the Prime Minister. Chief Ministers of several states also participate and address the delegates on opportunities available in their respective states. The last day of PBD features the valedictory address by the Hon’ble President of India, who will also confer the Pravasi