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Pravasi Bhartiya Divas from 21-23 January, 2019 at Varanasi
Date moved to accommodate to Include Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebration
Great opportunities for NRI Community especially NRI Hindus

New Delhi, January 04, 2019
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Instead of 9th January celebration of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas each year as usual, 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, 2019 is being organized from 21 to 23 January 2019 to include Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebrations. The Convention will be held at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The participants will be brought to New Delhi by special trains to take part in the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

  • Himanshu Gulati, an Indian-origin member of parliament of Norway will be the chief guest
  • Kanwaleet Singh Bakshi, also an Indian-origin member of parliament of New Zealand will be the guest of honour.
  • The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman will be conferred on 30 Indian-origin individuals for their exceptional and meritorious contributions in their chosen fields or professions. 

 

21 January 2019 – Monday
Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Time

Session/Programme

09:30 hrs-11:00hrs
  • Inauguration of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
  • Special Guest His Excellency Mr. Himanshu Gulati, Member of Parliament, Norway
  • Guest of Honour His Excellency Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Member of Parliament, New Zealand

11:30-13:00 hrs

Plenary Session: Engagement with Younger Members of Indian Diaspora

13:00-14:30 hrs

Lunch hosted by Shri Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports

14:30-21:00 hrs
  • Interaction with Banaras Hindu University Students (Banaras Hindu University Campus Campus)
  • Dinner hosted by Shri Chetan Chouhan, Minister of State for Sports & Youth Welfare for youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas participants

11:30-Onwards  
  • Inauguration of Uttar Pradesh State Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Simultaneous event)
  • Cultural programme (Showcasing dance and music of Uttar Pradesh) in the Evening
  • Dinner hosted by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for State Pravasi Bharatiya Divas participants  participants 

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22 January 2019 – Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the main event with Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, who is also of Indian-origin, attending as the chief guest.

On January 22,
Inauguration of 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention 2019


Time

Session/Programme

10:00 hrs-12:30 hrs
  • Plenary I: Inauguration of 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention 2019
  • Chief Guest His Excellency Shri Pravind Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius
  • Address by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
  • Joint Unveiling of Plaque of Mauritius Diaspora Centre by both Prime Ministers
  • Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz Award Ceremony & Group Photo

13:00-14:30 hrs

Lunch for delegates

14:00-15:30 hrs

Plenary Session II: Developing Cyber Capacity of India

16:00-17:30 hrs

Plenary Session III: Giving Back to India: Opportunities and Challenges

18:00-19:30 hrs

Cultural Programme (Organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations)

20:00 hrs onwards

Dinner hosted by Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister for External Affairs

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23 January 2019 – Wednesday

The event will conclude on January 23 with a valedictory session that will be addressed by President Ram Nath Kovind
15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention

Time

Session/Programme

09:00-10:20 hrs

Plenary Session IV : Indian Community Organizations Working for Indian Nationals in Distressed Situation

10:20-11:40 hrs

Plenary Session V : Indian Diaspora's Role in Capacity Building of Artificial Intelligence in India

11:40-12:00 hrs

Tea Break

12:00-13:30 hrs

Plenary Session VI : Role of Indian Diaspora in Capacity Building for Affordable Waste Management

13:30-15:00 hrs      

Lunch hosted by Shri Ram Naik, Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh

15:00-16:30 hrs      

Plenary Session VII : Role of India Diaspora in Capacity Building for Affordable Solar Power

17:00-18:30 hrs

Valedictory Session and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards Ceremony by Hon'ble President

20:00 hrs

Dinner hosted by Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, Indian Council of Cultural Relatio

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24 January, 2019, Thursday
In Prayagraj (Visit to Kumbh Mela)

Participants would arrive in Prayagraj by bus (Volvo AC Bus). Arrangements for holy bathing at Sangam.
"On January 24, we will take the participants to Prayagraj (as Allahabad is also known) for the Kumbh Mela, which has been inscribed on the Unesco's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity," Sushma Swaraj said

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25 January, 2019, Friday

NRIs would travel from Prayagraj to Delhi by train (two-tier AC coaches)

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26 January, 2019, Saturday

Special passes to NRIs For 70 Republic Day Event: Witnessing the 70 Republic Day Event--Special passes for foreign delegates of PBD 2019 have been arranged for the Republic Day
India Republic Day on January 26 each year celebrated in India to remember when India's constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, completing the country's transition toward becoming an independent republic