Embassy of India
Jakarta
20.10.2022
The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held In Indore, Madhya Pradesh on 8-10 January 2023, with the theme:
“Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal”
रवासी: अमृत काल में भारत की प्रगति के लिए विश्वसनीय भागीदार ”
Interested diaspora members may visit the website of 17th PBD at https://pbdindia.gov.in/ to avail early bird discount and group registration discount.
REGISTRATION:
Individual Registration | Registration Fees | |
1. | Indian Nationals/Non-resident Indians | INR 5000/- for one day
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2. | Person of Indian Origin | US$ 100 for one day
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Group Registration | ||
Members of an Indian Community Organization can register as a group and benefit from the special rates applicable for such group registrations. | Size of Group | Discount Offered |
10 to 50 | 25% | |
51 to 100 | 50% |
Programme for PBD 2023:
Day 1: Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The Day 1 of the PBD Convention includes Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which is organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, to engage with the Youth Diaspora. The Partner State, Madhya Pradesh will also showcase the unique opportunities offered by the State, with focus on economy, culture, tourism, technology, etc.
Day 2: Inauguration of 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2023
The Day 2 of the PBD Convention will include inauguration of 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention by Prime Minister of India, in the presence of Chief Guest. Prime Minister will also inaugurate a Digital Exhibition “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)- Contribution of Diaspora in Indian Freedom Struggle” and release a Commemorative Postal Stamp- “Surakshit Jaayen (Go safe), Prashikshit Jaayen (Be Trained)”. Two plenary sessions are also scheduled on the inaugural day.
Day 3: Valedictory day of 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
The Day 3 of the PBD Convention will include Conferment of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and Valedictory Address by the President of India.
Plenary Sessions
The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will include five Plenary Sessions on the following themes:
Digital Exhibition
The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will include a Digital Exhibition with the theme "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM)- Contribution of Diaspora in Indian Freedom Struggle /आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव (अकाम )-भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में प्रवासी का योगदान. The Digital Exhibition will pay tribute to the unsung heroes from the Diaspora who contributed to the the freedom struggle of India.
Glimpses of M.P. exhibition
The Government of Madhya Pradhesh will also organise a physical exhibition titled “Glimpses of Madhya Pradesh” to showcase the culture, tourism, economy, and other aspects of the State.