Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention in Varanasi on Tuesday
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh tomorrow on Jan 22.
For the first time, the three day long convention is being organized in Varanasi from Jan 21-23.
The theme of PBD Convention 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India".
In reverence to the sentiments of the larger diaspora to participate in Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebrations, the 15th PBD Convention is being organised from Jan 21 to 23 instead of 9th January.
After the Convention, participants will visit Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela on Jan 24.
They will then proceed to Delhi on Jan 25 and witness the Republic Day Parade at New Delhi on Jan 26.
Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth will be the chief guest of the PBD convention.
Himanshu Gulati, Member of Parliament of Norway, will be the Special Guest while Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Member of Parliament of New Zealand will be the Guest of Honor at the 15th edition of PBD.
Key events of this edition include:
21 January, 2019- Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. The event will provide opportunities for the young Diaspora to engage with New India.
22 January 2019 - Inauguration of PBD convention by Prime Minister in presence of Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth.
23 January 2019 – Valedictory Session & Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards by the President of India.
Various plenary sessions are also scheduled during the event. The evenings are marked with cultural programs.
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