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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
Context
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated annually on January 9th to honor the significant contribution of the Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
About the day
- The day marks the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915, which was a pivotal moment in India’s freedom struggle.
- Gandhi's return is seen as the beginning of the movement that transformed India, and celebrating this day recognizes the role of the Indian diaspora in shaping the country’s present and future.
- Role of the Diaspora: The date also highlights the role of the Indian diaspora in India’s freedom struggle and their ongoing contribution to the nation’s development in the post-independence era. The diaspora has played an integral part in sectors such as business, technology, and policy-making, contributing to India’s global stature.
- To mark this day, the tradition of celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) started in 2003. 1st PBD Convention was organised on 9 January 2003 to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India.
- Since 2015, under a revised format, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated once in every two years.
- 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention – 2025:
- Dates: 08-10 January 2025
- Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Theme: "The Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat" (A Developed India). The theme emphasizes the critical role of the Indian diaspora in shaping a prosperous and developed India, highlighting their contributions in various domains like technology, economy, and culture.
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