Which country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?

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Which country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?



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Which country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?

The 2018 ASEAN-INDIA Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) was held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The event was held from 6th January 2018 – 7th January 2018

Which country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is a celebratory day observed by the Republic of India on 9th January. This day is celebrated to mark the contribution of the Indian community who are residing abroad to the welfare and development of India. This day is also termed as Non- Resident Indian Day. 9th January has a historical significance in Indian History, as it was this day when Mahatma Gandhi returned from South Africa in 1915 to be a part of the Indian freedom struggle. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated in India.

Which country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?

The event is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India in collaboration with Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, the Confederation of Indian Industries and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). A forum known as Indian Diaspora is organized. The forum deals with the issue concerning the Indians living overseas. Pravasi Bharatiya Awards are also given during the event. The event is held annually on 9th January but after the revision of the format of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas by the Indian Government, the event will be held every two years. The first Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was held in 2003 in New Delhi

Which country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) provides an opportunity to the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world to interact with the Indian government as well as the Indian communities thus boosting the engagement between the government, the NRIs and the people of India. 

Which country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?

The year 2018 marks 25 years of Indian-ASEAN partnership based on culture and commerce. The theme of 2018 ASEAN-INDIA Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is “Ancient Route, New Journey”. The event is also referred to as the Regional Pravasi Bhartiya Divas