Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Context:
The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, is being organized on 9th January 2021, despite the ongoing Covid pandemic.
About PBD:
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
- PBD Convention is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indians.
- PBD conventions were held every year since 2003.
- Since 2015, its format has been revised to celebrate the PBD once every two years.
The theme of 16th PBD Convention 2021: “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
Why PBD is celebrated on January 9?
January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa, led India’s freedom struggle and changed the lives of Indians forever.
Significance
- These conventions provide a platform to the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities.
- These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.
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- On which date PBD is celebrated?
- The reason behind PBD celebration.
- Significance
Source: The Hindu
