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    Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is an annual event held in India since 2003 to connect the global Indian diaspora with India and each other. It commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. PBD provides a forum for knowledge exchange to contribute to India's growth, and discusses issues concerning the Indian diaspora. It also honors exceptional individuals with awards. In 2013, over 2000 delegates from over 40 countries attended PBD in Kochi, Kerala. Along with cultural programs, PBD features seminars on topics like tourism, science, skills, heritage, innovation, and investment opportunities in Indian states.

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    Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is an annual event held in India since 2003 to connect the global Indian diaspora with India and each other. It commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. PBD provides a forum for knowledge exchange to contribute to India's growth, and discusses issues concerning the Indian diaspora. It also honors exceptional individuals with awards. In 2013, over 2000 delegates from over 40 countries attended PBD in Kochi, Kerala. Along with cultural programs, PBD features seminars on topics like tourism, science, skills, heritage, innovation, and investment opportunities in Indian states.

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    Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is an annual event held in India since 2003 to connect the global Indian diaspora with India and each other. It commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. PBD provides a forum for knowledge exchange to contribute to India's growth, and discusses issues concerning the Indian diaspora. It also honors exceptional individuals with awards. In 2013, over 2000 delegates from over 40 countries attended PBD in Kochi, Kerala. Along with cultural programs, PBD features seminars on topics like tourism, science, skills, heritage, innovation, and investment opportunities in Indian states.

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    Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)

    Mission
    Since 2003 PBD has been held annually bringing Indian Diaspora from various fields to connect with India and other Indians from around the globe. The event is held On January 9th, to commemorate the return of the greatest Pravasi Mahatma Gandhi, in 1915 from South Africa where upon he embarked on a journey which led India towards independence.

    PBD Provides
    A forum to bring and exchange knowledge, expertise and skills to ultimately contribute to Indias and the diaspora communitys growth. A platform to discuss ideas and key issues concerning the Indian Diaspora. Also an opportunity to honour individuals of exceptional merit with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.

    In 2013 PBD was held in Kochi, Kerala which was attended by over 2000 delegates from over 40 countries.

    Previous PBDs

    Convention Programs
    Along with cultural exhibitions & shows displaying Indian art & culture, seminars covering various topics on economy, sciences and social aspects are held throughout the convention.

    A glance at a few of the subjects covered at the 2013 PBD: Tourism Pure Sciences Skill Development Heritage and Diaspora Innovation and Technology Engaging Young Overseas Indians Investment Opportunities in Various States

    Overseas Citizenship of India


    Overseas Citizenship of India is a perfect example of where one of the demands of the Indian Diaspora was answered. During the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention held in 2006 in Hyderabad the OCI was launched. The OCI is the response to the demands for Dual Citizenship. Although it is not a Dual Citizenship it is the closest scheme which the Indian Government has been able to offer.

    Importance of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas


    Being involved with PBD keeps one abreast and in the loop with the current affairs in India and the Indian Diaspora Community. It gives one the opportunity to connect with key individuals who share a vision of Indias progression and its people at home and abroad.

    Bibliography
    http://www.pbd-india.com/aboutus.shtml http://moia.gov.in/services.aspx?ID1=364&id=m1 &idp=25&mainid=23 http://www.oifc.in/Resources/Spotlight/SpotlightPravasi-Bharatiya-Divas-2013

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