Kolkata is set to host the 19th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas from January 7 to 9 next year, bringing the focus on strengthening connections between India and its overseas community. The three-day convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the West Bengal government. The decision to hold the event in Kolkata places the city at the centre of an important gathering dedicated to the relationship between India and its diaspora. The convention is expected to highlight the cultural and emotional connections that continue to link Indians living abroad with their country of origin. Through this edition, the organisers aim to encourage greater engagement between the overseas Indian community and their roots.
The theme selected for the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is ‘From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat’. The central idea focuses on renewing the relationship between the Indian diaspora and their homeland while highlighting the importance of cultural identity and shared heritage. The theme also underlines the need to strengthen connections with people of Indian origin living across different parts of the world. With the Ministry of External Affairs and the West Bengal government jointly organising the convention, Kolkata will provide the setting for discussions and engagements centred on diaspora relationships. The January 7-9 event will mark another edition of the convention dedicated to celebrating and deepening the bond between overseas Indians and Bharat.
