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.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Conventions provide the largest platform to the Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for exchange of views and networking on matters of common interest. Among the decisions taken by the Government of India, as a result of wider consultations held at these Conventions, are formulation of the Overseas Citizenship of India scheme, establishment of Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre, conceptualizing of Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, formation of Prime Minister's Global Advisory Council of People of Indian Origin, setting up of the India Development Foundation, enabling professionals holding Overseas Citizens of India cards to practice in India in accordance with the provision of relevant acts, providing for voting rights to Non-Resident Indians and launching of The Global Indian Network of Knowledge (Global-INK).

PBD 2012 will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 8 January 2012. Hon’ble President of India will deliver the Valedictory Address on 9 January 2012. 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. Further details of the event will be made available in due course.

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