Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is celebrated each year to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian Community to the development of India. India has the largest diaspora in the world after China, including a large number of Gujaratis.
Pravasi Bhartiya Divas aims to connect the Indian diasporas across the world to their motherland. Every year, the meet receives dignitaries and prestigious guests including political figures as well as business tycoons. Non resident Gujaratis can contribute to the growth of our country in a number of ways, such as utilising their talent, experience and discipline in the development process.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas holds a special significance for Gujarat, as Gujaratis have a huge global presence. Gujaratis form a large part of the Indian Diaspora.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated in India on 9 January each year to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on 9 January 1915. Established in 2003, it is sponsored by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs of the Government of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and industry (FICCI) 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 organised and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are given.
For the year 2015, the 13th edition of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, Gandhinagar has been chosen as the destination. January 7th to 9th has been marked for celebrating the achievements of the Indian Diaspora, who have made the nation proud all over the world.
During the event, works and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi will be showcased at the venue. A major highlight of the event is the inauguration of the Salt Mound or Dandi Kutir opposite Mahatma Mandir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the occasion.
On January 7, the youth segment of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas will be inaugurated with the theme “Bharat Ko Jaano” and “Bharat Ko Maano”, with the aim of familiarising children of immigrant Indians with the traditions and history of the country as well as its modern day achievements in different fields.
This year. key points of interests that will be highlighted are the Namami Ganga, Swachcha Bharat, Skill Development and Urban Development programmes, and NRIs and People of Indian origin(PI0) would be impressed upon to take part in them. Another highlight at this event will be "Make in India'''.
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