18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2025: Key Highlights
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be organised in Bhubaneswar; website launched |
| Event Dates & Location | January 8-10, 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Organizer | Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Odisha Government |
| Inauguration | Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Official Website Launch | Website launched by Dr. S. Jaishankar (External Affairs Minister) and Mohan Charan Majhi (Odisha CM) |
| Theme (2025) | "Diaspora's contribution to a Viksit Bharat" |
| Youth Edition | Hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| Special Session | President Droupadi Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over valedictory session |
| Website Functions | Online registration, accommodation reservations, detailed convention information |
| Focus on Diaspora | Jaishankar emphasized the highest priority given to the well-being of the 3.5 crore-strong Indian diaspora under the leadership of Modi |
| Invitation to Diaspora | Odisha CM invites diaspora to visit Odisha and participate in the convention |