1,500 delegates to attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2009

September 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The third regional Mini-Pravasi Bharatiya Divas which was held in Hague to bring together members of the Indian Diaspora in Europe at a common platform to discuss their role in enhancing Indo-European cooperation in the fields of culture, heritage and tradition came to an end today. The event was held in partnership with the municipality of the Hague and with the active support of Indo-Dutch organizations in the Netherlands.

July 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The next mini Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention titled "PBD Europe" will be organized at the historic World Forum in The Hague on September 19. It is being organized in partnership with the Municipality of The Hague and the Embassy of India at The Hague.

January 9th, 2009 CHENNAI - Mauritius will join South Africa in calling for India to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. That was the firm view of the Mauritian President of the Global Organisation for People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Mahendra Utchanah.

January 8th, 2009 CHENNAI - The following are some of the highlights of the seventh edition of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas that concluded here Friday: - Nearly 1,500 delegates from 48 countries - Maximum number of 270 delegates from Malaysia followed by 127 from the US - Thirteen prominent Indians abroad presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman - The Global Indian Knowledge Network launched to create a virtual think tank by connecting the diaspora - Qualified professional holding overseas citizen of India card can soon practice in India - Smart card to be issued to all Indian workers immigrating from June 1 - Diaspora recognises that India's growth story remains positive and presents them opportunities for investing - Consensus for increased diaspora participation in health, education and rural development under public-private partnership - Chief ministers and senior cabinet members of six states outline opportunities during separate interactions with delegates

January 7th, 2009 CHENNAI - Qualified overseas Indian professionals can soon practice in India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Thursday. 'The overseas Indian citizenship scheme, which we had announced in 2006, has elicited an overwhelming response,' the prime minister told delegates at the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - India's annual convention to connect with its diaspora.

January 7th, 2009 CHENNAI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday launched a new initiative, the Global Indian Network of Knowledge, or Global INK, to bring India closer to its 25 million diaspora in 130 countries in the area of knowledge. The network initiative is aimed at providing opportunities for overseas Indian professionals and organisations to engage as partners in the development projects in India, the prime minister told delegates at the inauguration of the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here.

January 7th, 2009 CHENNAI - The overseas Indian affairs ministry may have to wait some years before seeing surplus from its prestigious annual event, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD). According to a ministry official, the event costs around Rs.60 million (Rs.6 crore or $1,235,000) to host.

January 7th, 2009 CHENNAI - Activists of a Tamil nationalist group and a Hindu organisation Thursday organised separate demonstrations in this city, where the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) is underway, to draw attention to their cause. Organisers of both the protests said they were using the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas occasion 'to voice their hurt feelings and attract international attention'.

January 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - Colourful giant billboards and tight security welcome 1,500 delegates and dignitaries at the venue of the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the country's annual convention to connect with its diaspora starting here Wednesday evening. Delegates from over 40 countries are scheduled to participate in the three-day event Chennai Trade Centre.

January 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - True to the Indian credo 'athithi devo bhava' or 'guest is like god', the Tamil Nadu government has exempted delegates attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the annual convention of people of Indian origin, from paying the luxury tax charged by star hotels. The seventh edition of the event, which starts Wednesday evening, is being held in Chennai for the first time.

January 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - Security has been tightened here amid reports of a threat to top leaders attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the annual diaspora meet organised by the government from Wednesday. 'Though most threats are hoaxes, we take all information seriously.

January 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corp (TTDC) is offering two tour packages for participants at the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) - the annual convention of people of Indian origin. The three-day event that kickstarted Wednesday is being held for the first time here and will have around 1,500 delegates from over 40 countries.

January 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - What better time to hardsell tourism packages than the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas? The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corp (TTDC) is offering two tour packages for participants at the seventh edition of the diaspora meet here. Targeting the 1,500-odd delegates arriving from over 40 countries, TTDC is offering one-day and two-day tour packages.

December 31st, 2008 CHENNAI - Security has been tightened at all the venues for the forthcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas following threats from the Deccan Mujahideen to repeat the Mumbai-style terrorist attacks during the function, a senior police official said Thursday. 'The email bearing the threat was sent to Chief Minister M.

December 25th, 2008 NEW DELHI - The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs Friday warned against a diaspora meet being held under the aegis of an organisation called 'Pravasi Bharati' in Thiruvananthapuram in January and clarified that it was not affiliated to any government body. The organisation called Pravasi Bharati does not have any affiliation with the central government or the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the office of the Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said here.