Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - Jan 9

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - Jan 9

The day commemorates the arrival of Mahatama Gandhi in India from South Africa. Established in 2003, it is sponsored by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs of the Government of India, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region of India. A celebratory event is held on 7–9 January each year in an Indian city: a forum for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora is organized and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are given.

In 2013, 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held at Kochi from January 7-9 where Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is organizing partner of the summit. [4] Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag would be the chief guest at the official inaugural session