Indian embassy invites all Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and members of Indian Associations in Kuwait to participate virtually in the ‘16th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas’ (PBD) on 09 January 2021.
Prime Minister of India is scheduled to address the Inaugural Session and the president of India will deliver the Valedictory Address, in the evening.
Two sessions are scheduled during the day, “Role of Diaspora in Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and “Facing post-COVID Challenges.”
To participate in the event, please click on the link given below and then click on the “SIGNUP” Tab to register for the event by providing some basic details:
https://vircon24.com/16th-pbd-
The program of virtual PBD conferences is as follows:
Inaugural Session (0735 hrs. to 0835 hrs.)
0735 hrs. -Welcome Remarks by Dr. S. Jaishankar, EAM
0745 hrs. -Keynote Address by H.E. Mr. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname, Chief Guest
0800 hrs. -Address by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
0825 hrs. -Announcement of “Bharat ko Janiye Quiz” Awards
0835 hrs. -Conclusion of Inaugural Session
Plenary Session – I (0845 hrs. – 1030 hrs.)
“Role of Diaspora in Aatmnirbhar Bharat”
Plenary Session – II (1040 hrs. to 1225 hrs.)
“Facing Post-COVID Challenges – Scenario in Health, Economy, Social and International Relations”
Valedictory Session (1430 hrs. to 1527 hrs.)
1430 hrs. – Arrival of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India for the Valedictory Session
1430 hrs. -National Anthem
1431 hrs. -Welcome Address By Dr. S. Jaishankar, EAM
1437 hrs. -Announcement of Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awardees
1510 hrs. -Acceptance Speech by one of the Samman Awardees
1515 hrs. -Valedictory Address by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India
1522 hrs. -Vote of Thanks by Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs
1527 hrs. -National Anthem
Conclusion of 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention
The program will be live-streamed on the YouTube channel and Facebook page of the Ministry of External Affairs India.