19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention (7-9 January 2027, Kolkata, West Bengal)

The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held from 07 – 09 January 2027 at Kolkata, West Bengal- Block Your Dates!

The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India will be organizing the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention from 07-09 January 2027 at Kolkata, West Bengal, in partnership with the State Government of West Bengal.

The PBD Convention is the flagship event of the Government of India for engagement with the Indian diaspora worldwide.

Highlights of the 19th Edition:

Inauguration by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi

Conferment of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA) and Valedictory Address by Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu*

Dedicated Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas segment

Participation of diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and youth from around the globe

The Embassy of India, Algiers encourages all Indian diaspora members, associations and young professionals in its jurisdiction to BLOCK YOUR DATES and participate in large numbers.

Interested participants may submit their essays as per the details below:

Essay Theme: “From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat”

Eligibility: Indian diaspora youth aged 21–25 years

Deadline: 20 November 2026

Submission: Send your original, self-written essay to 

Inf.algiers@mea.gov.in along with your name and contact details.

Further details of the Convention, including registration and programme schedule, will be shared soon.

For any enquiries, please contact the Embassy of India, Algiers at: inf.algiers@mea.gov.in