Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Kolkata, West Bengal, will host the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention from January 7 to 9, 2027. The three-day convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Government of West Bengal. The event will bring together members of the Indian diaspora and other stakeholders from across the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the convention, while President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the valedictory session. The convention also includes a Youth PBD segment focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, networking, and knowledge exchange.