Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) conference on Saturday at 10:30 am by way of video conferencing.
In view of the feelings of our vibrant diaspora neighborhood, the sixteenth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is being organised on January 9, regardless of the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
The Convention might be held in a digital format, as had been the PBD Conferences held not too long ago within the run-up to the Convention. The theme of the sixteenth PBD Convention 2021 is “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
The winners of the net Bharat ko Janiye Quiz for the youth can even be introduced, the discharge mentioned.
The inaugural session might be adopted by the 2 plenary periods. The first plenary on Role of Diaspora in Aatmanirbhar Bharat will characteristic addresses by External Affairs Minister and Commerce and Industry Minister whereas the second plenary on Facing Post covid Challenges – Scenario in Health, Economy, Social and International Relations, might be addressed by Minister of Health and Minister of State for External Affairs.
The finale can be the valedictory session the place President Ram Nath Kovind will ship his valedictory deal with to mark the event of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
The names of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees for 2020-21 can even be introduced.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are conferred to pick out Indian diaspora members to acknowledge their achievements and honour their contributions to numerous fields, each in India and overseas.