Official Website for 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to Launch in New Delhi

New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : The official website for the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will be launched on November 11 in New Delhi. This initiative marks a significant step in preparations for the upcoming annual conference for overseas Indians.

The inauguration will take place at Chanakya Hall in the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari jointly officiating the event. The website will provide essential information and facilitate registration for potential participants.

The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is scheduled to be held from January 7 to 9 next year in Kolkata, West Bengal. The event aims to bring together overseas Indians and other stakeholders to strengthen their ties with India.

Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the West Bengal government, this year’s theme is “From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with India.” The conference seeks to reconnect overseas Indians with their roots and deepen their relationship with the country. To ease participation, the Indian government and the West Bengal government have developed this website.

According to officials, the site will serve as a central platform for those interested in attending the event. Participants will be able to register and receive vital information related to the program.

In addition to registration, the portal will also provide important announcements, updates, and other relevant information about the conference. It will include details on various activities and programs scheduled during the main Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebration.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference was first initiated in 2003 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was envisioned as a formal means to connect with the Indian diaspora, recognize their contributions, and strengthen their ties with India.

Since 2015, the MEA has revamped the format of the event. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference is now held biennially, with specialized conferences on specific themes in the intervening years. This approach fosters focused discussions on particular topics and promotes meaningful dialogue and networking among members of the Indian community worldwide.

In recent years, the conference has facilitated the exchange of knowledge, skills, and experiences across various sectors, further strengthening the relationship between India and its diaspora.

President Droupadi Murmu will present the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards and preside over the closing session. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions by overseas Indians (NRIs), persons of Indian origin, or organizations established and run by them, aimed at enhancing India’s image abroad and supporting issues related to India and the welfare of local Indian communities.