Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025: Celebrating the Indian Diaspora
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was held from January 8-10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. |
| Date | January 9th (Annual Event) |
| Theme (2025) | "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat" |
| History | - First celebrated in 2003. - Objective: To engage the Indian diaspora as partners in India's development. - Significance: Strengthening relations between India and the Indian diaspora. |
| Key Events and Discussions | - Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Focused on leadership and innovation among youth. - Plenary Sessions: Topics included diaspora youth leadership, migrant skills, sustainable development, and women leadership ("Nari Shakti"). - Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards: Conferred on distinguished diaspora members. - Interactive Sessions: Facilitated networking and knowledge sharing. |