Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated on 9 January, what is the significance of this day?

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated every year on 9 January. Purpose of celebrating this day: This day is celebrated to honor all the people who raise the prestige of India in foreign countries. Their achievements are honored and rewarded on this day. This day is also associated with Mahatma Gandhi.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas started in 2002 with the announcement by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This day was started to honor the Indians who brought glory to India. This day was celebrated for the first time on 9 January 2003.

Why is this day celebrated only on 9th January?
The date of January 9 was chosen because it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa. After returning to the country, he took up the responsibility of liberating India and led the freedom struggle. Due to his efforts both the life and future of Indians were changed.

What happens on Indian Overseas Day?
On this day, Indians who have achieved special achievements in foreign countries are honoured. Through this program an attempt is made to build a bridge between India and the diaspora. Besides, through this, foreign investment can also be promoted in the country. It was amended in the year 2015 and since then Indian Overseas Day is celebrated every year. Every time a new and special theme is chosen to celebrate this. According to this theme, the conference is organized by the Government of India.