Press Release
Embassy of India
Doha
PRESS RELEASE
31 December, 2014
13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and 7th Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
The 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 7-9 January, 2015 is a historic event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the return of the greatest Pravasi, the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, to his motherland. PBD is celebrated on 9 January every year to mark the contribution of overseas Indian community in the development of India. 9 January was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion as it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa, led India’s freedom struggle and changed the lives of Indians forever.
The 13th PBD will be followed by the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar from 11-13 January, 2015. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit has evolved as a major global business and investment event. It is heartening that a business delegation led by Mr. Remy Rowhani, Director General, Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI) is participating at Vibrant Gujarat 2015.
These conventions are taking place against the backdrop of several major initiatives taken by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his Government to make India a more attractive destination and partner, both for foreign companies as well as the Indian diaspora. The landmark ‘Make in India’ campaign launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 25 September, 2014 will be a major focus during the upcoming global events in Gandhinagar.
In the framework of India's deep-rooted relations and multi-faceted cooperation with Qatar, Embassy of India, Doha has been pro-actively promoting these conferences. The steps taken by the Embassy include a substantive programme for the visit of a 'Vibrant Gujarat' business delegation to Doha from 3-5 September, 2014; three business and investment events held on 25 September, 2014 to mark the launch of ‘Make in India’ campaign; and a function held on 16 December, 2014 in cooperation with Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Business & Professionals Network (IBPN) and Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), apex organisations of the Indian community in Qatar, to promote participation at the 13th PBD.
For participation, registration and other details, please visit the following websites:
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) : www.pbd-india.com
Vibrant Gujarat 2015 : www.vibrantgujarat.com
Embassy of India, Doha : www.indianembassyqatar.gov.in
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