Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2022 - Celebrated once every two years to increase the engagement of the Indian community abroad, with the Indian government and also aims to reconnect them with their roots. But this year, it will not be celebrated , because it was celebrated on previous year at 2021. So, still Jan 9th of every year has its own importance.
Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) 2022: This day has its own significance, as it is the day Mahatma Gandhi returned from South Africa in 1915. It certainly provides an ideal platform for the government to interact with the diaspora community that resides in various regions of the world.
Since 2003, PBD conventions have taken place every year. Its format has been revised since 2015 to celebrate PBD once every two years and organize thematic conferences on PBD during the interim period with the participation of overseas diaspora experts, lawmakers and stakeholders. PBD is celebrated to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India.
Let us tell you that the PBD Convention is the flagship event of the Department of Foreign Affairs and provides an important platform to engage and connect with Indians abroad. During celebration the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman will also be announced on the day. The awards are presented to selected members of the Indian Diaspora to recognize their achievements and honor their contributions in various fields, both in India and abroad.
Why did you decide to celebrate NRI Day on January 9?
On January 9, 1915, Mahatma Gandhi came to India from South Africa and became the greatest Pravasi who led the Indian freedom struggle and freed India from British or colonial rule. Not only did he change the lives of Indians, but he also created an example that if a person's dreams and wishes are clear, they can accomplish anything. As a non-resident Indian or Pravasi, he is presented as a symbol of a change and development that he could bring to India.
According to the Indian government, NRI has global exposure in terms of business and development strategies across the globe. If given the opportunity, they will contribute to the development process by infusing their ideas and experiences in their home country, namely India.
Do you know that the first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or India Day of Non-Residents was celebrated on January 9, 2003? Its format has been revised since 2015 to celebrate PBD once every two years and organize thematic PBD conferences. Since then, it has taken place every two years.
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