The 10th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the Indian Diaspora Convention, will be held in Jaipur from Jan. 7-9, 2012, said a press release issued by the Indian Consulate General Jeddah Tuesday. Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate this flagship event of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs on January 8 and President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will deliver the valedictory address on January 9. A large number of delegates from across the world are expected to attend the three-day event. The convention, featuring diverse themes with eminent speakers, will hold discussions related to development issues such as health, education, youth and inclusive growth. On the sidelines of the convention, cultural evenings have also been planed. For an online registration and more details about the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, readers may visit the websites www. http://www.pbdindia.org/ www.moia.gov.in and e.mail [email protected] These conventions provide a platform to the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities. These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.
