News Notes
The website (pbdindia.gov.in) of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was jointly launched in mid-November by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also joined the launch ceremony.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is a flagship event of the Government of India. It provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indian Diaspora. The 18th PBD Convention will be organized from January 8–10, 2025 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in collaboration with the State Government of Odisha.
The theme of the PBD Convention for 2025 is “Diaspora’s contribution to a Viksit Bharat”. It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A Youth edition of PBD will be held in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session.
The launch of the PBD website marks the commencement of online registration for participation in the PBD Convention 2025. The website will also facilitate reservation of accommodation in Odisha and provide detailed information on PBD 2025.
