The 16th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) is targeting the young Indians, the population of youth diaspora – children of NRIs, and, first to fifth generation persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who have created a mark in various walks of life such as academics, sports, entertainment, social service, medicine, business, IT and even politics.
An event titled ‘Youth PBD Conference’ will open remotely on Friday as a prelude to the main Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas event on Saturday (January 9).
The theme of the event is ‘Bringing together India’s & diaspora young achievers from different walks of life’.
“The Conference will provide a platform for engaging these eminent diaspora youth with India’s accomplished youth, on a similar wavelength and for discussing and exploring ideas to work in different areas that will help create an immense and potent present and future power of India overseas,” a press release of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said.
The program can be watched online at:https://youtube.com/user/MEAIndia