Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated in India on 9 January each year to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India. The day commemorates the arrival of Mahatama Gandhi in India from South Africa
. Established in 2003, it is sponsored by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
of the Government of India
, the Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII
) and the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region of India
. A celebratory event is held on 7–9 January each year in an Indian city: a forum for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora is organized and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Awards are given.
In 2011, Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was held in New Delhi. 1,500 delegates from 51 countries attended the convention, while the President of India
gave the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Awards.
. The Prime Minister
, receiving the report of the Committee at a public function at Vigyan Bhavan
in New Delhi on 8th January 2002, announced the "Pravasi Bharatiya Divas"(PBD) on January 9 that year. The day was chosen to mark the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915.
The occasion is marked by special programs to recognize the contributions of NRI/PIO individuals of exceptional merit, felicitate NRI/PIO individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field/profession (Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
(Hindi: NRI/PIO Award)) and provide a forum to discuss issues and concerns of people of the diaspora.
The event has been organized every year since 2003, and is sponsored by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
and the CII
(Confederation of Indian Industry
), initially sponsored by FICCI
.
The 8th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas took place on 7–9 January 2010 and was webcast live at the official Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
website http://www.moia.gov.in/, also covered live on social media (live blogging & live tweeting) at Pravasi Bharatiya, an online platform for NRIs powered by Kotak Mahindra Bank
. An investment facilitation platform for overseas Indians the Overseas Indians Facilitation Center was launched by India's Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, with a view of strengthening ties with the diaspora for partnering in India's growth story on the occasion.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Established in 2003, it is sponsored by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs is part of the government of India. The ministry, as of May 2008, is headed by Vayalar Ravi.Its website states:...
of the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
, the Confederation of Indian Industry
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, seeking to play a proactive role in India’s development process. The organisation works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India,...
(CII
CII
CII may stand for:* George M. Low Center for Industrial Innovation, a research center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute* The Confederation of Indian Industry* The Construction Industry Institute* Drug Schedule for the Controlled Substances Act....
) and the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region of India
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (India)
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is a Government of India ministry, established in September 2001, which functions as the nodal Department of the Central Government to deal with matters related to the socio-economic development of the eight States of Northeast India, Arunachal...
. A celebratory event is held on 7–9 January each year in an Indian city: a forum for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora is organized and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is an award constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , to honor exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession...
Awards are given.
In 2011, Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was held in New Delhi. 1,500 delegates from 51 countries attended the convention, while the President of India
President of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
gave the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is an award constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , to honor exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession...
Awards.
History
The decision to celebrate the "Pravasi Bharatiya Divas" was taken in accordance with recommendations of the 'High Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora' (HLC) set up by Government of India under the chairmanship of Dr. L. M. SinghviL. M. Singhvi
L. M. Singhvi लक्ष्मीमल सिंघवी was a, Indian jurist, parliamentarian, constitutional expert, scholar, distinguished diplomat...
. The Prime Minister
Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
, receiving the report of the Committee at a public function at Vigyan Bhavan
Vigyan Bhavan
Vigyan Bhavan is a premier convention centre of Government of India in New Delhi. Built in 1956, over the years it has been the venue of conferences of national and international stature, seminars and award ceremonies attended by distinguished world leaders and dignitaries, including Commonwealth...
in New Delhi on 8th January 2002, announced the "Pravasi Bharatiya Divas"(PBD) on January 9 that year. The day was chosen to mark the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915.
The occasion is marked by special programs to recognize the contributions of NRI/PIO individuals of exceptional merit, felicitate NRI/PIO individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field/profession (Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is an award constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , to honor exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession...
(Hindi: NRI/PIO Award)) and provide a forum to discuss issues and concerns of people of the diaspora.
The event has been organized every year since 2003, and is sponsored by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs is part of the government of India. The ministry, as of May 2008, is headed by Vayalar Ravi.Its website states:...
and the CII
CII
CII may stand for:* George M. Low Center for Industrial Innovation, a research center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute* The Confederation of Indian Industry* The Construction Industry Institute* Drug Schedule for the Controlled Substances Act....
(Confederation of Indian Industry
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, seeking to play a proactive role in India’s development process. The organisation works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India,...
), initially sponsored by FICCI
FICCI
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is an association of business organizations in India, headquartered in the national capital New Delhi. FICCI is one of the main organizations to fund and support many governmental and non-governmental educational institutes...
.
The 8th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas took place on 7–9 January 2010 and was webcast live at the official Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs is part of the government of India. The ministry, as of May 2008, is headed by Vayalar Ravi.Its website states:...
website http://www.moia.gov.in/, also covered live on social media (live blogging & live tweeting) at Pravasi Bharatiya, an online platform for NRIs powered by Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
The Kotak Mahindra Bank is a financial organization established in 1985 in India. It was previously known as Kotak Mahindra Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd, the group's flagship company was given the license to carry on banking...
. An investment facilitation platform for overseas Indians the Overseas Indians Facilitation Center was launched by India's Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, with a view of strengthening ties with the diaspora for partnering in India's growth story on the occasion.
Venues
The annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Program since 2003 has been organized in the following cities:- 2003 1st Pravasi Bharatiya Divas New Delhi
- 2004 2nd Pravasi Bharatiya Divas New Delhi
- 2005 3rd Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Mumbai
- 2006 4th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Hyderabad
- 2007 5th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas New Delhi
- 2008 6th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas New Delhi
- 2009 7th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Chennai
- 2010 8th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas New Delhi
- 2011 9th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas New Delhi
See also
- Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre
- Pravasi Bharatiya SammanPravasi Bharatiya SammanThe Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is an award constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , to honor exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession...
- NRI
- PIO