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.
The official website for the 18th PBD Convention was launched on Tuesday by,
Special Sessions
Accommodation & Registration
Government’s Focus on Diaspora
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be organised in Bhubaneswar; website launched |
Event Dates & Location | January 8-10, 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Inauguration | Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
Official Website Launch | Website launched by Dr. S. Jaishankar (External Affairs Minister) and Mohan Charan Majhi (Odisha CM) |
Theme (2025) | “Diaspora’s contribution to a Viksit Bharat” |
Youth Edition | Hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
Special Session | President Droupadi Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over valedictory session |
Website Functions | Online registration, accommodation reservations, detailed convention information |
Invitation to Diaspora | Odisha CM invites diaspora to visit Odisha and participate in the convention |
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