#15thPBD: Varanasi is all set for embracing homecoming NRIs

Varanasi, Jan 18: The 15th “Pravasi Bhartiya Divas” or PBD Convention is going to start on 21st January in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. For this glorious and huge celebration of this festival, the Varanasi is all set up with preparations.

 

 

The guests who are coming for this convention are coming from all corners of the world. The maximum number of 432 NRIs are coming from Malaysia. Similarly, 375 NRIs from UAE, 340 from Mauritius, 187 from US, 134 from Qatar and 109 Guests are coming from Oman to this celebration. Likewise, NRIs from Germany and few other countries are also attending the event.

At least 7,000 people have registered for the event. Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth coming as the chief guest.

Pravind Jugnauth is the first Indian who accorded this honor who has his roots in Uttar Pradesh. His native place Rasra village, he will travel to his ancestral village during his stay in India.