Press Release, Jan 9,2009: Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

NEW IDEAS FOR DIASPORA INVOLVEMENT IN INDIA’S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

Continuing on its objective to deepen engagement with the Indian diaspora, three concurrent sessions at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2009 addressed opportunities presented for participating in social development in India. The PBD convention is being held in Chennai from 7-9 January by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in partnership with the Government of Tamilnadu and the Confederation of Indian Industry. Health and education have emerged as the key social sector areas for increasing diaspora engagement in India.