Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 will be on Thursday, January 9 and marks the special occasion of celebrating the Indian diaspora around the world. This is the day of India’s NRI/PIO Mahatma’s return to India in 1915. This day inspires the freedom fighters in India. The purpose of this festival is to talk about the increased relationship between India and NRIs PIOs with regards to the fact that they are the ones who’ve been adding India to this world.
Previous Year Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Highlights
Year | Date | Event Highlights |
2023 | 9January | Theme: “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal” |
2024 | 9January | Focus on India’s G20 Presidency and diaspora’s role in global policy making |
2025 | 9January | Expected to highlight sustainable development, innovation and global partnerships |
What is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, or NRI Day, celebrates the achievements and contributions of the Indian diaspora worldwide. The event encourages a feeling of pride and belonging among NRIs and PIOs and their subsequent engagement in the progress of India.
What is NRI Day?
The full form of NRI Day is Non-Resident Indian Day and another term for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, is a day to acknowledge the cultural, economic and social contributions of NRIs and PIOs toward India’s development and furthering their bond with the motherland.
Features of NRI Day 2025
- Celebrated as part of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention from January 8 to 10, 2025.
- Theme: “Indian Diaspora: Driving Development for a Prosperous India.”
- Keynote addresses, panel discussions and cultural events mark the program.
- Presentation of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards by the President of India to recognize the outstanding contributions by the Indian diaspora.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 has planned grand events with cultural programs, key-note speeches, and panel discussions on diaspora contributions to the growth of India. It is expected to host dignitaries and entrepreneurs from other nations, academicians and cultural ambassadors.
Why Do We Celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated to:
- Recognize the invaluable contributions of the Indian diaspora to India’s growth.
- Strengthen ties between India and its overseas community.
- Provide a platform for NRIs and PIOs to voice their concerns and ideas.
- Showcase India’s cultural heritage and achievements on a global scale.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Theme
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will take place from January 8 to 10, 2025. The theme has been chosen this year as “Indian Diaspora: Driving Development for a Prosperous India,” giving importance to how NRIs and PIOs were shaping India in terms of socio-economic development and growth.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is a recognition for exceptional contributions made to various spheres from Non-Resident Indians, the Persons of Indian Origin or organizations founded by them. Presently, there are some prestige awards in consideration, such as business, service to the community, philanthropic activities, or public leadership positions. These prestigious awards are presented by the President of India during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention. For 2025, the nomination process is open and applications can be submitted until March 31, 2024.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025 will confer excellence awards on individuals and institutions that make an outstanding contribution in the following areas:
- Community Service: Promoting Indian culture and values abroad.
- Business Leadership: Encouraging trade and investment between India and other countries.
- Philanthropy: Giving to education, healthcare, and social causes.
- Public Service: Enhancing India’s image worldwide.
- Arts and Culture: Preservation and promotion of Indian heritage globally.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Participation
NRIs, PIOs, and other interested persons can register through the website for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention. Registration procedure, schedules, and other details and entry criteria are subject to updated release by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Conclusion
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 would be a milestone in celebrating the achievement made by the Indian diaspora and others towards strengthening their association with India. Honoring their contributions, it will also evoke the vision that unites them under a common potential. Let us join together so that the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 will become a hallmark celebration of oneness, progress and pride.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 FAQs
The theme of PBD 2025 is Indian Diaspora: Driving Development for a Prosperous India, and it focuses on the NRIs and PIOs’ role in India’s growth.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is an annual celebration held on January 9 to pay respect to the Indian diaspora for the migrant Indians’ contribution to the development of India and strengthening further their bonding with their homeland.
January 9 shall refer to the date when Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915 and symbolizes overseas Indians have made for the development of the country.
It is open to NRIs, PIOs, and organizations that are connected to the Indian diaspora, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and academics who have an interest in India’s development.
The deadline for the submission of nominations for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025 is March 31, 2024.
