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Programme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019
September 20, 2018
The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is organised from 21-23 January 2019 at Varanasi in partnership with Uttar Pradesh. This time, the participants will also have the opportunity to participate in Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj and Republic Day celebrations in Delhi. The programme details are available in the attachment. The registration and payment details are available on the PBD websitewww.pbdindia.gov.in.
The registration will be open till 31st December 2018.
Programme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019 to be held
on 21-23 January, 2019 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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21 January 2019 – Monday
Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Time
Session/Programme
09:30 hrs-11:00hrs
Inauguration of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Special Guest His Excellency Mr. Himanshu Gulati, Member of Parliament, Norway
Guest of Honour His Excellency Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Member of Parliament, New Zealand
11:30-13:00 hrs
Plenary Session: Engagement with Younger Members of Indian Diaspora
13:00-14:30 hrs
Lunch hosted by Shri Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports
14:30-21:00 hrs
Interaction with Banaras Hindu University Students (Banaras Hindu University Campus Campus)
Dinner hosted by Shri Chetan Chouhan, Minister of State for Sports & Youth Welfare for youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas participants
11:30-Onwards
Inauguration of Uttar Pradesh State Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Simultaneous event)
Cultural programme (Showcasing dance and music of Uttar Pradesh) in the Evening
Dinner hosted by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for State Pravasi Bharatiya Divas participants
22 January 2019 - Tuesday
Inauguration of 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention 2019
Time
Session/Programme
10:00 hrs-12:30 hrs
Plenary I: Inauguration of 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention 2019
Chief Guest His Excellency Shri Pravind Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius
Address by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Joint Unveiling of Plaque of Mauritius Diaspora Centre by both Prime Ministers
Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz Award Ceremony & Group Photo
13:00-14:30 hrs
Lunch for delegates
14:00-15:30 hrs
Plenary Session II: Developing Cyber Capacity of India
16:00-17:30 hrs
Plenary Session III: Giving Back to India: Opportunities and Challenges
18:00-19:30 hrs
Cultural Programme (organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations)
20:00 hrs onwards
Dinner hosted by Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister for External Affairs
23 January 2019 - Wednesday
15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention
Time
Session/Programme
09:00-10:20 hrs
Plenary Session IV : Indian Community Organizations Working for Indian Nationals in Distressed Situation
10:20-11:40 hrs
Plenary Session V : Indian Diaspora's Role in Capacity Building of Artificial Intelligence in India
11:40-12:00 hrs
Tea Break
12:00-13:30 hrs
Plenary Session VI : Role of Indian Diaspora in Capacity Building for Affordable Waste Management
13:30-15:00 hrs
Lunch hosted by Shri Ram Naik, Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh
15:00-16:30 hrs
Plenary Session VII : Role of India Diaspora in Capacity Building for Affordable Solar Power
17:00-18:30 hrs
Valedictory Session and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards Ceremony by Hon'ble President
20:00 hrs
Dinner hosted by Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, Indian Council of Cultural Relations
24 January, Thursday
In Prayagraj (Visit to Kumbh Mela)
Participants would arrive in Prayagraj by bus (Volvo AC Bus). Arrangements for holy bathing at Sangam
25 January, Friday
In Delhi
After Kumbh Mela, participants would travel from Prayagraj to Delhi by train (two-tier AC coaches)
26 January, Saturday
Witnessing the 70th Republic Day Event in New Delhi
Special passes for foreign delegates of PBD 2019 have been arranged for the Republic Day Parade.
The theme of PBD Convention 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India". Special arrangements are also being made for participation in Kumbh Mela and Republic day parade.
24 January, 2019: Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj 26 January, 2019: Republic Day Parade, New Delhi