Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 to kick off today; know the highlights

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Published By : Tuhina Sahoo | January 8, 2025 9:51 AM

 In just a few hours, Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, will come alive with the start of the much-anticipated 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025.

Bhubaneswar, Jan 8: In just a few minutes, Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, will come alive with the start of the much-anticipated 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025.

The event, which will span three days, is being jointly organized by the Central and Odisha governments.

The PBD convention, a major event for the Indian diaspora, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 9. Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, will also be joining as the chief guest.


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This year’s theme is “Diaspora's Contribution to a Vikasit Bharat.”

 

Day 1: Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

The first day of PBD will be dedicated to the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. A special event will be organised aimed at engaging young members of the Indian diaspora.

 

Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary of the CPV & OIA, shared during a press briefing on January 7 that the event would be jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of External Affairs.

 

Dev Pragad, CEO and co-founder of Newsweek, will be the Guest of Honour. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and PBD youth delegates will be part of it. The day will also feature a plenary session on "Beyond Borders: Diaspora Youth Leadership in a Globalized World," which will be chaired by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

 

Moreover, CM Mohan Majhi and Dr. Jaishankar will chair a business session to discuss opportunities for the Indian diaspora in business and investment in Odisha.

 

The state government will also highlight Odisha's potential in sectors like textiles, garments, healthcare, food processing, and start-ups through two key plenary sessions.

 

To give the delegates a taste of Odisha’s vibrant culture, the government has also arranged tours of the city’s cultural and tourist attractions.

 

Day 2: The inaugural ceremony

The event will officially begin with the inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister will flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora. It will travel across key destinations in India for three weeks under the Pravasi Teertha Darshan Yojana.

 

In addition to the inauguration, PM Modi will also launch four significant exhibitions:

 

  • Vishwaroop Ram 

  • Diaspora’s contribution to technology & Vikasit Bharat

  • Spread and evolution of the Indian Diaspora

  • Heritage and culture of Odisha

 

The day will also feature two important plenary sessions: “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers – Stories of Migrant Skills”, chaired by MSME Minister Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, and “Green Connections – Diaspora’s Contribution to Sustainable Development”, chaired by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

 

Day 3: Valedictory session and awards

On the final day of the convention on January 10, President Droupadi Murmu will chair the valedictory session. Later she will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA) to 27 distinguished members of the Indian diaspora in recognition of their exceptional contributions in various fields.

This session will be preceded by two plenary discussions: “Diaspora Divas - Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Influence”, chaired by Dr. S. Jaishankar, and “Diaspora Dialogues - Stories of Culture, Connections, and Belongingness”, chaired by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

 

During the three days, delegates will also enjoy a rich cultural experience, with performances every evening and various promotional stalls to showcase India's development progress over the last decade.

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