Website Launched for 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held from January 8 to January 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in collaboration with the state government. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on 12th November.

Event Dates & Location

• The 18th PBD Convention will be held from January 8 to January 10, 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• The event is organized in collaboration with the Odisha Government.

Inauguration

• The convention will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Official Website Launched

The official website for the 18th PBD Convention was launched on Tuesday by,

• External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
• Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
• The website marks the start of online registration for participants.

Theme of the Convention

• The theme for the 2025 PBD Convention is “Diaspora’s contribution to a Viksit Bharat”.

Special Sessions

• A youth edition of the convention will be conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the valedictory session.

Accommodation & Registration

• The website will provide information on accommodation reservations in Odisha and details about the convention.

Government’s Focus on Diaspora

• Jaishankar emphasized the highest priority given to the well-being of the 3.5 crore-strong Indian diaspora under the leadership of Modi.
• Modi’s regular interactions with the diaspora and their support for India’s growth reflect the strong bond between India and its global community.

Invitation to Diaspora

• Mohan Charan Majhi invited the Indian diaspora to visit Odisha, highlighting the state’s historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage.
• He encouraged the diaspora to participate in large numbers in the PBD Convention 2025.