Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024: NRI Day theme, history, awards

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as NRI Day (Non-Resident Indian), is celebrated every year on January 9. It holds great significance in recognising and honouring the Indian diaspora spread across the globe. NRI Day marks the contribution and achievements of overseas Indians in various fields, fostering a strong connection between the homeland and its diasporic communities.
 

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024:Theme

The theme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2021 was “Contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat" and 2023 was "Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India's Progress in Amrit Kaal"
 

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024: History

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was first introduced in 2003 by the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on January 9, 1915.
 
It was celebrated every year from 2003 to 2015. But it was amended in the year 2015, and since then, Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated at an interval of every two years. The Ministry of External Affairs has chosen a special theme on this occasion.
 

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024: Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are to recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of NRIs and PIOs in various fields, including education, science and technology, arts and culture, social work, public service, trade and industry, and philanthropy.