Thursday, February 18, 2016

14th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas held in New Delhi

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Conference 2016 that is an annual gathering of overseasIndians held at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in Delhi.
  • Aim: To bring together Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian origin (PIOs) and help shape stronger links between them and India. Also, Developing a new paradigm for engagement with the diaspora over the next decade.
  • Organised by: External Affairs Ministry (MEA)
Highlights of the event:
  • Consideration to give Aadhaar cards to NRIs
  • Women workers will be allowed to go to Gulf countries for employment onlythrough government agencies not to be duped by recruiting agents.
  • Development Fund is being revamped to ensure that overseas Indians can contribute towards development of their villages and schools and in other spheres.
  • UK’s Minister of State for Employment Preeti Patel also addressed the event
  • 13th edition of the PBD was held in Gujarat
  • Individuals are honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

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