President Murmu presents Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at 18th PBD valedictory in Bhubaneswar
Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo was among those conferred the award.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the valedictory session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention and presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 10 January 2025. Droupadi Murmu congratulated Christine Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, on being conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025, citing her focus on women and the Indian diaspora. The President said the Indian diaspora is integral to the vision of a developed India by 2047. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians and is presented by the President as part of the PBD Conventions held since 2003.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 10 January 2025, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Event
- Valedictory session, 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
- Awards presented by
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Notable awardee
- Christine Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago
- About the award
- Highest honour for overseas Indians; part of PBD Conventions since 2003
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held, whose valedictory session the President addressed on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bhubaneswar
PIB: the President addressed the valedictory session of the 18th PBD Convention at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Which serving Head of State was conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Christine Kangaloo of Trinidad and Tobago
PIB and the President's valedictory remarks: Christine Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, was conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award: 1. It is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. 2. It is conferred by the President of India as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions. 3. Organisations run by NRIs or PIOs are not eligible for it. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
MEA: PBSA is the highest honour for overseas Indians, conferred by the President at PBD Conventions on an NRI, PIO or an organisation or institution established and run by NRIs or PIOs.