The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is organizing the Eight Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi from January 7-9, 2010. This important annual event will be inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister and the valedictory address will be delivered by Hon'ble Vice President.

During the PBD celebrations, Indians from all over the world exchange thoughts and ideas on issues related to the progress of India and the role of NRIs and PIOs in the same. Our aim is to develop a meaningful interaction with the Indian Diaspora and thus enabling the inflows of their expertise and knowledge and integrating the same into our development strategies. On its part, the Government of India honours overseas Indians for their contribution to the development of India.

At the forthcoming PBD, the MOIA will launch an Oration Series and hold seminars on Nanotechnology and Property-related issues of the overseas Indian community.

For detailed information, kindly log on to - www.pbdindia.org