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19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2027

November 13, 2026

The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with the Government of West Bengal, in Kolkata from 7–9 January 2027.

The theme of the Convention is “Return to Roots: Reigniting the Diaspora Connect with Bharat”.

The Convention will provide a platform for the Indian diaspora, including NRIs and OCIs, to engage with India's political and business leadership through thematic sessions on investment, trade, entrepreneurship, education and diaspora engagement. Special initiatives will include discussions on women entrepreneurship, regional interactions, an open house with senior government officials and exhibitions showcasing India's heritage, including the Girmitiya legacy.

The Convention will be preceded by the First World Girmitiya Games (3–4 January 2027) and an Academic Conference on the Girmitiya Legacy (5–6 January 2027).

Registration commenced on 11 November 2026 at 4:00 PM (IST). Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand, Vanuatu, Samoa, Cook islands and Niue are encouraged to register and participate in this important Convention.

Please note that certain thematic sessions will have limited seating and require separate registration at no additional cost, in addition to the regular day-wise registration.

For registration and further details, please visit https://pbdindia.gov.in/