Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 8: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), a flagship event by the Government of India, is taking place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 8 to 10, 2025. The event aims to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora and celebrate their contributions to the nation's development.

The biennial event, which saw its 17th edition held in Indore in January 2023, is expected to draw around 4,000 delegates from across the globe. The theme of this year’s PBD aligns with India's commitment to fostering cultural, economic, and diplomatic connections with the Indian diaspora.