January 3rd 2025.
In an exciting announcement, the Ministry of External Affairs revealed that President Droupadi Murmu will be presenting the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman at the closing ceremony of the upcoming PBD Convention in Bhubaneswar. This year's awardees, hand-picked by a Jury-cum-Awards Committee, are a shining example of the remarkable achievements of our diaspora across various fields.
Among the esteemed recipients are Baroness Usha Kumari Prashar from the UK and Dr. Sharmila Ford from the US, recognized for their outstanding contributions to community service. We are also proud to honor a few institutions with this award, highlighting their significant impact and success in their respective fields.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honor bestowed upon overseas Indians. As part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, it is presented by the President to Non-Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin, and organizations or institutions established and run by them. This recognition celebrates their remarkable achievements both in India and abroad.
The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is set to take place from January 8th to 10th in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards will be presented during the Valedictory Session of the celebrations, graced by the Honorable President of India.
The remarkable Jury-cum-Awards Committee, chaired by the Vice-President and with the External Affairs Minister as the Vice-Chair, meticulously evaluated the nominations and unanimously selected this year's deserving awardees. The diverse and distinguished members of the committee, hailing from various backgrounds, diligently chose the recipients.
The list of awardees recommended by the Committee for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025 is an impressive one. It includes names like Prof. Ajay Rane from Australia, recognized for his exceptional community service, and Marialena Joan Fernandes from Austria, among others. We are also thrilled to honor Jaggannath Shekhar Asthana from Romania and the Saraswati Vidya Niketan of Guyana for their remarkable contributions to society. The Hindustani Samaj of Russia also earned a place on this esteemed list for their outstanding community service.
We eagerly await the upcoming PBD Convention and the presentation of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards by the President, as we celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of our diaspora. Congratulations to all the awardees for their remarkable achievements, both in India and abroad.
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