19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027 In Kolkata From January 7-9, EAM Jaishankar & CM Adhikari Launch Registration Website
New Delhi, Nov 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday launched the website for the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention set to be held in Kolkata from January 7-9 next year. The PBD Convention is a flagship event of the Indian government and provides an important platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora across…
On November 11, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated the website for the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, scheduled to take place in Kolkata from January 7-9, 2027. The PBD Convention is an annual event organized by the Indian government to engage with the Indian diaspora worldwide and honor their achievements.
Celebrated on January 9, the day Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915, the PBD aims to recognize the invaluable contributions of the diaspora to their host countries and to India. The 19th PBD Convention in Kolkata will bring together diaspora members from across the globe to celebrate their accomplishments, strengthen ties with India, and explore opportunities for continued engagement and contribution to India's growth and development.
The convention's theme, 'Return to Roots: Reigniting the Diaspora Connect with Bharat', emphasizes the enduring bonds of civilization, culture, and emotional connections between the diaspora and their homeland. The three-day event will kick off with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the proceedings and President Droupadi Murmu presiding over the closing ceremony, where the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards will be conferred.
These awards acknowledge exceptional contributions of Indian diaspora members in their respective fields and their role in enhancing India's global engagement. Additionally, a revamped PBD Special Bharat Ko Janiye (BKJ) Quiz was launched alongside the website. The interactive digital quiz, available on the BharatVerse App and website (www.bkjquiz.com), leverages modern gaming technology to expand its reach among diaspora members and foreigners, connecting them with India's rich heritage, culture, art, and contemporary achievements.
The BKJ Quiz will run from November 11 to December 20, 2026, with winners from the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), People of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Foreigners categories invited for a 10-day immersive tour of India and participation in the PBD celebrations in Kolkata.
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