Eleventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention begins at Kochi, Kerala

Eleventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention  from 7th -9th January 2013 on the theme ‘Engaging diaspora: The Indian growth story’ begins at Kochi. The Prime Minister will inaugurate this flagship event of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs on January 8 and the President will deliver the valedictory address on 9 January. There will be pre-PBD seminars on 7th, related to developmental issues such as skill development, pure sciences, tourism, youth and the issues faced by NRIs in the Gulf.  Vayalar Ravi said that more than 1500 delegates from all over the world will attend the session. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every year since 2003 on 9th January to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the develo