Advocate Bikram Singh Sidhu, a Social Worker in Ludhiana gives congratulations to the Pravasi on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas day for setting up the culture of the country in many parts of the world.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a celebratory day observed on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian people group towards the development of India. The day commemorates the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.
Set up in 2000, it is supported by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Confederation of Indian Industries and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. A celebratory occasion is held on 7–9 January all other years in an Indian city: a discussion for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora is coordinated and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are given.
In 2014, Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was held in New Delhi and was attended by 1,500 delegates from 51 countries. President Pranab Mukherjee gave the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards
In 2013, the eleventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in Kochi from 7–9 January, where the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is arranging accomplice of the summit. The President of Mauritius, Rajkeswur Purryag, was the chief guest at the official inauguration session. Canadian Minister Jason Kenney turned into the first individual of non-Indian legacy to address the gathering.
The 12th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held during 7–9 January 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Theme during that year was Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across Generations.
The 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held during 7–9 January 2015 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Theme during that year was "Apna Bharat, Apna Gaurav".
The 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which was supposed be held during 7–9 January 2016 at New Delhi, was dropped under the MEA's decision to make the occasion biennial.
The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held during 7–9 January 2017 at Bengaluru, Karnataka. The subject during the current year was "Rethinking commitment with the Indian diaspora".
The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2018 was held during 6–7 January 2018 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
The 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2019 was held during 21–23 January 2019 at Varanasi, India. Executive of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth was the chief guest.
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