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India launches website for 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
The website was jointly unveiled by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Nov. 12
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Dr. S. Jaishankar/ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas / Image- X (@DrSJaishankar)/ MEA
The Government of India, in collaboration with the Odisha State Government, has launched the official website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention.
The website was jointly unveiled by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Nov. 12 . Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh also attended the launch ceremony.
The 2025 PBD Convention themed “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.” is scheduled for January 8-10 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha and aims to engage the Indian diaspora in India’s development journey. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the Valedictory Session and confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards.
Speaking at the launch of website of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas #PBD in Delhi.#BharatiyaPravasis#PravasiBharatiyaDivas https://t.co/XR648c5HeR
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 12, 2024
Dr. Jaishankar highlighted the importance of the 35-million-strong Indian diaspora in India’s progress. “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is more than a celebration; it is an invitation to action,” he said, adding that the Government of India has consistently prioritized the diaspora’s welfare under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. “The strength of our diaspora provides us with a strong foundation to address global challenges effectively,” he noted.
On X, Jaishankar shared, “MEA is proud to partner with Odisha to welcome our diaspora to Bhubaneswar. Our biennial #PBD is a longstanding occasion to renew bonds and develop friendships.”
The new website will serve as a one-stop portal for delegates, offering registration, accommodation options, and details on Odisha’s cultural landmarks. The event’s three-day schedule will feature a Youth PBD segment with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, thematic plenary sessions, and exhibitions that showcase India’s tradition and technological advancements.
Encouraging broad participation, Jaishankar emphasized, “The success of the PBD hinges on diaspora engagement in large numbers. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Temple City of Bhubaneswar.”
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