Kochi Hosts Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013 From Jan. 7–9

Kerala is geared up to host the annual three-day event “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013 (PBD 2013)” from January 7–9, 2013 at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi. The theme of this year’s event is “Engaging Diaspora: The Indian Growth Story.”

Day 1 - January 7, 2013 (Pre PBD Seminars)

1000-1600 hrs Seminar on Issues of NRIs in the Gulf
1500 hrs onwards Seminar on Tourism Seminar on Pure Sciences Seminar on Skill Development
1900-2000hrs Cultural Programme hosted by ICCR
2000-2130 hrs Dinner hosted by Shri Salman Khurshid , Hon'ble Minster of External Affairs

Day 2 - January 8, 2013

0930-1015 hrs Inaugural session
1015-1030 hrs Tea/coffee break
1030-1200 hrs Plenary 1- India’s Growth : Greater Opportunities
1200-1330 hrs Plenary 2- Heritage and Diaspora
1330-1430 hrs Lunch
1430-1600 hrs Plenary 3- Engaging Young Overseas Indian
1600-1615 hrs Tea/Coffee Break
1630-1745 hrs PBD Oration on ‘Gadar Movement’
1900-2000 hrs Cultural Programme hosted by Government of Kerala
2000-2130 hrs Dinner hosted by Government of Kerala

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013

Day 3 - January 9, 2013

0930-1130 hrs Plenary 4- Investment Opportunities in States (Chief Ministers’ Session)
1130-1200 hrs Tea/Coffee break
1200-1315 hrs Parallel State Sessions
1315-1430 hrs Lunch
1430-1600 hrs Innovation and Technology Meeting of Diaspora Organisations (safe environment for overseas Indian) India's Growing Soft Power Overseas Indians and India
1700-1800 hrs Valedictory Session and Conferment of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards
1900-2000 hrs Musical Extravaganza
2000-2130 hrs Dinner hosted by Hon'ble Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India