The proposed event is expected to bring together members of the Indian diaspora, government representatives and business leaders for discussions on India’s global engagement.
Kolkata will host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) from January 7 to 9, 2027, with around 10,000 to 12,000 delegates from 75 countries expected to attend, according to officials sources.
The three-day convention is expected to bring together non-resident Indians (NRIs), persons of Indian origin, industrialists, academics, economists and other professionals to discuss India’s engagement with its overseas community.
The West Bengal government is expected to use the gathering to highlight the state’s investment opportunities, industrial infrastructure and technology sector, while encouraging business partnerships and potential joint ventures with overseas Indians.
The event is also expected to provide a platform for discussions on diaspora participation in India’s economic development. However, details of the proposed investment meetings, venues, expenditure and logistical arrangements have not yet been specified in the available report.
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed on January 9 to mark the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa in 1915
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The convention was first held in 2003 and has been organised every two years since 2015, with the aim of strengthening ties between India and its overseas community
The 2025 edition was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 8 to 10. The 2027 convention will bring the event to Kolkata, giving West Bengal an opportunity to engage with diaspora communities and showcase its economic priorities.
Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has invited applications from eligible young Indians living in the UAE to participate in Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027 in Kolkata. The youth programme is scheduled for January 7 to 9, with five participants expected to be selected through the UAE’s diplomatic missions.
Further details of the main convention and its programme are expected as preparations progress.
