Pravasi Bharatiya divas (PBD) in Europe

Was a big success


Oct 06, 2009

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Europe was held on September 19, 2009 at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. This Convention was held with the objective to bring together members of the Indian Diaspora in Europe at a common platform to discuss the role of the Indian Diaspora in enhancing Indo-European Cooperation, opportunities and challenges faced by them in the fields of culture, heritage and tradition, as also Trade and Investment opportunities available for them in the land of their ancestors. Besides, some high dignitaries from Netherlands and India, prominent members of the Indian Diaspora in Europe participated in this very successful one-day event.

A full capacity number of NRIs/PIOs from all parts of Europe attended and participated in this landmark event. The themes of the PBD Europe are "Rising India and the Role of Indian Diaspora" and "Cultural Challenges & Opportunities for the Indian Diaspora". Distinguished speakers from Europe, India and the USA spoke on these themes. PBD Europe was organized in partnership with the Municipality of The Hague and the Embassy of India at The Hague. The organizers for the event were: Foundation for Critical Choices for India (FCCI); Netherlands India Association (NIA); Netherlands Chapters of GOPIO; UJALA, Association of Surinamese people; EEKTA, Association of Surinamese People. The principal leaders of the organizing committee were: Mr. Oedith N. Jaharia, Mr. Ram L. Lakhina, Mr. Badri N. Madan, Mr. Rajen Ramnath, Mr. Rajindre Tewari, Mr. Jasbir Singh.


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