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ABU DHABI— The Seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (convention of people of Indian origin living abroad) is slated to be held in Chennai in January next year. The three-day event kicks off on January 7, 2009.

Published: Thu 30 Oct 2008, 12:25 AM

Updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 7:39 PM

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This was announced in a statement released from Indian embassy on Tuesday.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) aims at engaging more and more people of Indian origin living abroad in India’s economic and social development. It also provides a platform for exchange of views and networking to persons of Indian origin on matters of common interest.

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the convention on January 8, 2009. The President of India, Pratibha Patil, is scheduled to deliver the valedictory address on January 9. She would also confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards for 2009.

anwar@khaleejtimes.com


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