The 17th PBD Convention will be held from 8 – 10 January 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The theme of the 17th PBD is "Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India's Progress in Amrit Kaal". The related details are available at the website of the PBD Convention at the following link:
https://pbdindia.gov.in/
2. Discounts and concessions are available to plan the visit as given below:
i) There are Group Registration discounts from 25-50%.
ii) Visa fees for PIOs visiting India to attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is also being waived off. They will be issued gratis visa in such cases, after confirming that the visa applicant has registered (with payment) for the 17th PBD.
iii) For the attendees of the PBD, the accommodation rates have been substantially reduced by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. MP State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) has already taken steps to address hotel bookings on its accommodation portal. Additional payment gateway services have been added to ensure higher success with payments. MP Tourism is also providing 24/7 support with Helpline Number (+91-731-2444404) and WhatsApp Support (+91-9893908123) for accommodation queries. Please note that these concessional rates will not be available beyond 20 December 2022.
iv) There are several tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh for which the links are provided on the website. Special tour packages have been curated for PBD delegates by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation. https://pbdindia.gov.in/madhyapradesh
v) The banks are making all efforts to ensure trouble-free registration and payment on the PBD portal.
3. It is requested to disseminate the information among esteemed members of your organization. In case you require any further details or information regarding the forthcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, please contact:
Mr. Sandeep Chaudhary
Consul
Consulate General of India, Houston
Email ID: Oci.houston@mea.gov.in