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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, inaugurated the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
For the first time, the three-day long convention is being organized in Varanasi from 21-23 January. The theme of PBD convention 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India".
In reverence to the sentiments of the larger diaspora to participate in Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebrations, the 15th PBD Convention is being organised from 21 to 23 January 2019 instead of 9th January. After the convention, participants will visit Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela on 24th January. They will then proceed to Delhi on 25th January and witness the Republic Day Parade at New Delhi on 26th January 2019.
Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth was the chief guest of the PBD convention. Himanshu Gulati, Member of Parliament of Norway, was the Special Guest while Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Member of Parliament of New Zealand was the Guest of Honor at the 15th edition of PBD.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Our embassies and consulates across the world are being connected with Passport Sewa Project. It will prepare a centralized system for passport related services for all. Now taking a step forward,work is on to issue chip-based e-passports: PM Modi
- In past 4.5 years, our government has given around Rs. 5 lakh 78 thousand crores directly to people through different schemes. We have transferred it to their bank accounts: PM Modi
- PM alludes to Rajiv Gandhi's comment that only 15 paise of Re 1 reaches masses, says Cong govt did nothing to stop leakage
- People of Indian origin in leadership roles in countries such as Mauritius, Portugal and Ireland: PM at PBD
- I consider NRIs India's brand ambassadors: PM at 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Varanasi
- Today, India is in the position to lead the world in several subjects. International Solar Alliance (ISA) is one such platform. Through this medium, we want to take the world towards ‘One World, One Sun, One Grid’: PM Modi
- Our government has put an end to corruption: PM Modi
- Today, India is on its way to become economic power: PM Modi
- In the last four years, India has taken a big leap forward: PM Modi
- This is the first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas after the demise of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee: PM Modi
- Our focus is on youth empowerment: Pravind Jugnauth
- This convention can play an important role in the transformation of our countries: Pravind Jugnauth
- I have provided free tertiary education in my country: Pravind Jugnauth
- A large number of devotees have taken holy dip in Sangam: Yogi Adityanath
- NRIs will witness an altogether new India: Yogi Adityanath
Know all about Pravasi Bharatiya Divas:
The decision to celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) was taken by the former Indian Prime Minister, late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The 1st PBD was celebrated on 9th January 2003 in New Delhi. January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate PBD as it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, had returned to India from South Africa.
PBD now celebrated once in every two years, provides a platform to the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and reconnect with their roots. During the Convention, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is conferred on the selected overseas Indians for their significant contributions to various fields both in India and abroad.
14th PBD held during 7–9 January 2017 at Bengaluru, Karnataka was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The theme for the 14th PBD was "Redefining engagement with the Indian diaspora”. In his address, Mr. Modi had said that Indian diaspora represents the best of Indian culture, ethos and values and are respected for their contributions. He underlined the importance of a continuous engagement with the overseas Indian community as a key area of priority for the Government.
