{
  "id": 10829388,
  "title": "Indian Consulate in Dubai invites Indian expats in UAE for Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027 in Kolkata",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/indian-consulate-in-dubai-invites-indian-expats-in-uae-for-youth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-consulate-in-dubai-invites-indian-expats-in-uae-for-youth-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-2027-in-kolkata-1.500692413"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian expats aged between 21 and 25 living in the UAE are invited to participate in the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (YPBD) 2027 event in Kolkata, West Bengal. Organized by the Indian Consulate in Dubai in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the youth-focused component of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas initiative will take place from January 7 to 9, 2027. The YPBD aims to empower young people and encourage their contribution towards building a stronger future through connection and engagement on issues relating to India and the diaspora. In an effort to select attendees, the Consulate has announced that applicants must submit a 500-word essay on the theme \"Youth as Catalysts for a Stronger India-UAE Partnership,\" along with a photograph and CV. The submission process closes on October 5, 2026, and interested individuals are required to email their entries to press.dubai@mea.gov.in. Each applicant can register only once, and the Consulate's decision will be final.",
  "summary": "Dubai: If you are an Indian expat in the UAE aged between 21 and 25, here is a chance to take part in a major global gathering of young members of the Indian diaspora. The Indian Consulate in Dubai has invited applications from young members of the Indian diaspora for Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (YPBD) 2027, which will be held from January 7 to 9, 2027, in Kolkata, West Bengal. YPBD is the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}