The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 07 - 09 January 2027. The Ministry of External Affairs will organize the convention in partnership with the State Government of West Bengal.

1. The PBD convention will be inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Honorable Rashtrapati Smt. Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The convention will also have a youth PBD segment. The event will bring together Indian diaspora members, young diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, innovators, and other stakeholders from across the world.

2. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who returned to India from South Africa on January 09, 1915. The 19th edition of this flagship diaspora engagement event will build on the success of previous editions to foster the deep connections of the Indian diaspora with India, celebrating their contributions to India and to the world.

3. Further details of the Convention, including registration and the program, will be shared soon. The local Indian Embassy or Consulate can be contacted for any immediate inquiries.