PBD 2027 KOLKATA

West Bengal all set to host first ever Pravasi Bhartiya Divas scheduled next January

West Bengal is preparing to host the inaugural Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in January 2027. The event will take place in Kolkata from January 7 to January 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the convention, while President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the closing session. The convention aims to strengthen ties between the Indian diaspora and their roots in India.

Jaishankar launches 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas website; Kolkata to host event in January 2027

Indian diaspora a "living bridge between India and world": EAM Jaishankar at 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas website launch

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the role of the Indian diaspora at the launch of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027. The event will take place in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, 2027, in cooperation with the West Bengal government. This year’s theme focuses on reconnecting the diaspora with their roots and heritage.