IANSNew Delhi: West Bengal is all set to host first ever Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) Convention scheduled for January 2027.
The 19th PBD Convention will be held in Kolkata from January 7–9, 2027, in partnership with the Government of West Bengal.
The website for the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention (pbdindia.gov.in) was jointly launched by the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The theme of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is ‘Return to Roots: Reigniting the Diaspora Connect with Bharat’.
The PBD aims to create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of overseas Indians to rediscover their roots, reconnect with Bharat and deepen their engagement with contemporary India, according to a MEA statement.
Celebrated annually on January 9, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa on January 9. The 19th PBD Convention will bring together members of the Indian diaspora from across the globe to celebrate their achievements, strengthen their ties with India and explore avenues for their continued engagement in and contribution to the country's growth and development.
The three-day Convention will commence with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will inaugurate the Convention. President Droupadi Murmu, will preside over the Valedictory Session and confer the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards.
Along with the PBD website, a PBD Special Bharat Ko Janiye (BKJ) Quiz was also launched on Wednesday. The revamped Quiz leverages the latest gaming technology to expand its reach among the diaspora and foreigners, connecting participants with India's heritage, culture, art and contemporary achievements. The BKJ Quiz is available on the BharatVerse App and website (www.bkjquiz.com), an “always-on 24x7” digital public diplomacy platform featuring interactive modules such as quizzes, puzzles, crosswords, word search, guessing games and more, according to a MEA statement.
The PBD Special Quiz will run from November 11 to December 20, 2026. Winners across three categories – Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), People of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Foreigners – will be invited for a 10-day immersive tour of India and will also participate in the PBD celebrations in Kolkata.
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The 19th PBD Convention will be held in Kolkata from January 7–9, 2027, in partnership with the Government of West Bengal.
The website for the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention (pbdindia.gov.in) was jointly launched by the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The theme of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is ‘Return to Roots: Reigniting the Diaspora Connect with Bharat’.
The PBD aims to create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of overseas Indians to rediscover their roots, reconnect with Bharat and deepen their engagement with contemporary India, according to a MEA statement.
Celebrated annually on January 9, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa on January 9. The 19th PBD Convention will bring together members of the Indian diaspora from across the globe to celebrate their achievements, strengthen their ties with India and explore avenues for their continued engagement in and contribution to the country's growth and development.
The three-day Convention will commence with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will inaugurate the Convention. President Droupadi Murmu, will preside over the Valedictory Session and confer the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards.
Along with the PBD website, a PBD Special Bharat Ko Janiye (BKJ) Quiz was also launched on Wednesday. The revamped Quiz leverages the latest gaming technology to expand its reach among the diaspora and foreigners, connecting participants with India's heritage, culture, art and contemporary achievements. The BKJ Quiz is available on the BharatVerse App and website (www.bkjquiz.com), an “always-on 24x7” digital public diplomacy platform featuring interactive modules such as quizzes, puzzles, crosswords, word search, guessing games and more, according to a MEA statement.
The PBD Special Quiz will run from November 11 to December 20, 2026. Winners across three categories – Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), People of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Foreigners – will be invited for a 10-day immersive tour of India and will also participate in the PBD celebrations in Kolkata.
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