External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on November 11 launched the official website for the 19th PravasiBharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention alongside West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, with the three-day event scheduled to be held in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, 2027.
Organised in partnership with the West Bengal government, the convention will be held under the theme, “From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat”.
Speaking at the launch, Jaishankar described the Indian diaspora as a “living bridge” between India and the world, highlighting its contribution to the exchange of ideas, knowledge, innovation, culture and enterprise. He said overseas Indians were not only connected to the country’s past but also remained integral to its present and future.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the theme seeks to strengthen the civilisational, cultural and emotional bonds between the diaspora and India while creating opportunities for younger generations of overseas Indians to reconnect with their roots and contemporary India.
The convention will begin with Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, while President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the valedictory session and confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards, recognising outstanding contributions by members of the Indian diaspora across various fields.