Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention from January 7

New Delhi(Rights Media): The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) convention will be held from January 7-9, 2027 in Kolkata, West Bengal. The convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the state government of West Bengal.

The PBD convention will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The convention will also have a youth PBD segment. The event will bring together Indian diaspora members, young diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, innovators and other stakeholders from across the world.

The PBD is celebrated to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi who returned to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. The 19th edition of this flagship diaspora engagement event will build on the success of previous editions to foster the deep connections of the Indian diaspora with India, celebrating their contributions to India and to the world.

Further details of the Convention, including registration and programme, will be shared soon. The local Indian Embassy or Consulate can be contacted for any immediate enquiries.