New Delhi: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10. The event will feature four themed exhibitions: the universal legacy of the Ramayana, the diaspora’s contribution to technology and Viksit Bharat, Indian migrants from Mandvi in Gujarat to Muscat in Oman, and the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.
This exhibition – Vishwaroop Ram – The Universal Legacy of Ramayana – would present the timeless epic of Ramayana through a curated juxtaposition of traditional and contemporary art forms. Similarly, the Diaspora’s Contribution to Technology and Viksit Bharat exhibition would acknowledge the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the development of technology in the world. Spread and Evolution of Indian diaspora in the world with special focus on Mandvi to Muscat. This exhibition will showcase rare documents of people who had migrated from Mandvi in Gujarat to Muscat in Oman.
Heritage and Culture of Odisha: The exhibition will showcase the rich heritage and cultural traditions of Odisha through its different art and craft forms and highlight its illustrious legacy.
Prime Minister Naredra Modi will inaugurate the 18th edition of the convention on January 9 and the chief guest Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, will address the gathering virtually.
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, being organized in partnership with the State Government of Odisha, is themed “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat”. The PBD Convention will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 9. It will feature a virtual address by the Chief Guest Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad & Tobago, a statement said.
President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the Valedictory Session on January 10, during which she will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2025 upon select members of the Indian diaspora in recognition of their achievements and to honour their contributions in various fields in India and abroad.
The Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held on January 8 in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Dr. Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek, will be the Guest of Honour at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
The PBD Convention will have five thematic plenary sessions – Beyond Borders: Diaspora Youth Leadership in a Globalized World, Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Stories of Migrant Skills, Green Connections: Diaspora’s Contributions to Sustainable Development, Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Influence – Nari Shakti, and Diaspora Dialogues: Stories of Culture, Connection and Belongingness.
All the Plenary Sessions will feature panel discussions involving eminent diaspora experts. The forthcoming 18th PBD Convention is significant as it is being organized for the first time in the State of Odisha, amid its rich historical, cultural and spiritual heritage. The 17th PBD Convention was held in 2023 in Indore in partnership with the State Government of Madhya Pradesh.
The 18th PBD Convention would be webcast live on the PBD website https://www.pbdindia.gov.in and https://www.youtube.com/user/MEAIndia.
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