• The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), Government of India in partnership with the Government of Rajasthan and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as the Institutional Partner is organizing the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention(PBD 2012) from 7-9 January, 2012 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• PBD Conventions provide the largest platform to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for exchange of views and networking on matters of common interest.
• PBD 2012 will be inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. Hon'ble President of India will deliver the Valedictory Address. The PBD 2012 sessions will include meaningful discussions related to development issues such as health, education, youth and inclusive growth. The PBD sessions will also include an opportunity to address issues and concerns of the overseas Indian community.
• This year,seminars will be held on 'Solar energy:Investment and R&D' and 'Water:Social Entrepreneurship'. This effort is to have a more meaningful and interactive event that would address the issues and concerns of overseas Indians.
• You may like to visit the PBD website www.pbdindia.org for the programme updates, registration procedure and for any other related details like accommodation and travel.

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