Kerala to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention from Jan 7

The Indian government together with the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs will host the 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention for the Indian Diaspora in Kochi, Kerala from Jan 7 to 9, the Indian High Commission here announced today. It said the convention would provide a unique platform for overseas Indians to interact among themselves with national and state government officials on investment opportunities and issues like engaging with young Indians overseas, skills development, tourism and non-resident Indians in the Gulf states. The high commission said that people of Indian origin interested in attending the convention can register at www.pbd.india.com or visit its website at www.indianhighcommission.com.my for details.