Pravasi Bharatiya Divas  9th January 2017 

The Consulate General of India celebrated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 in Frankfurt on 9th January 2017. The theme of the event was "Indian Diaspora - Roles and Responsibilities" based on the broader theme of ‘Redefining engagement with the Indian diaspora’. The event commenced with the screening of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s inaugural address which was delivered in Bengaluru on 8th January 2017. CG presented the welcome remarks for the event. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO,Steigenberger Hotels and Dr. Rajan Malviya, a prominent member of the Indian diaspora delivered keynote addresses on the occasion. Two panel discussions on ‘Political engagement through social responsibilities’ and ‘Role of the Indian diaspora in enhancing bilateral economic engagement.’ with prominent Indian diaspora politicians and business community rounded up the event. Around 100 prominent members of the Indian diaspora community attended the event.