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- Since 2015, under a revised format, PBD Convention has been organised once every 2 years.
- 16 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions have been organised till date. 16th PBD was conducted in a virtual setting with the theme “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat” in 2021 during the pandemic.
- The 17th PBD Convention will be held from 8 – 10 January 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The theme of the 17th PBD is “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal”.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu
President of India
Shri Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
Dr. S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Chief Minister of Madhya PradeshSchedule
DAY 1: Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
- Youth PBD
- Plenary Session I: Role of Diaspora Youth in Innovations and new Technologies
- Lunch hosted by Hon’ble Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports
- Programme by State of Madhya Pradesh
- Cultural Programme
- Dinner hosted by Hon’ble Chief Minister of MP
DAY 2: Inauguration of 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2023
- PBD Inaugural Session
- Lunch hosted by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
- Plenary Session II: Harnessing the potential of women diaspora entrepreneurs towards an inclusive approach to nation building
- Plenary Session III: Leveraging the soft power of India – Goodwill through craft, cuisine & creativity
- Cultural Programme
- Dinner hosted by Hon’ble Minister for External Affairs
DAY 3: 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
- Plenary Session IV: Enabling global mobility of Indian workforce – Role of Indian Diaspora
- Plenary Session V: Role of Indian Diaspora in promoting Indian Healthcare Eco-system in Amrit Kaal: Vision @2047
- Lunch hosted by Hon’ble Governor of MP
- Valedictory Session and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards Ceremony
- 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention concludes
- Dinner hosted by President, ICCR