Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Eleventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ‘Engaging Diaspora: The Indian Growth Story’ 7-9 January, 2013 Kochi, Kerala, India Message from the Hon’ble Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs The eleventh edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the flagship event of this Ministry, will be held in Kochi, Kerala, on 7-9 January, 2013. The Government of Kerala will be the State partner of this event. The PBD Convention provides a unique platform for overseas Indians to interact among themselves and with the Government of India and the Governments of various Indian States. It is a forum where the Government of India showcases investment opportunities in India and its potential in various sectors. In the forthcoming PBD, we are expecting enthusiastic participation from our heterogeneous and diverse overseas Indian community spread across the globe. The effort is to have a meaningful and interactive event that would address the issues and concerns of the overseas Indian community effectively. Considering the opportunity that the PBD presents for overseas Indians, as well as the prestige attached to the event, I would like to personally invite you to attend the PBD. I look forward to seeing you in Kochi. Shri Vayalar Ravi Hon’ble Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Government of India ‘Engaging Diaspora: The Indian Growth Story’ Message from the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Kerala “The Queen of the Arabian Sea is waiting for you …” It gives me immense pleasure to extend you a very warm personal invitation to visit Kerala on the occasion of the 11th edition of the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’, 2013 at Kochi from 7-9 January 2013. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being celebrated every year to cherish the contributions of the Overseas Indian Community to the development of our country. The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa. It is indeed a privilege for Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea, to host the celebratory event on behalf of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Kerala, with the largest number of Non Resident Indians contributing to the building of the State’s as well as the Nation’s economy, is proud to be the host of ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ 2013. The great Indian Diaspora embodies the indomitable spirit of enterprise, harmony and patriotism for the land of their origin. The enthusiastic participation in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas over the years since 2003, and the eagerness to connect with the homeland, express the emotional bonds that all Non Resident Indians so fondly share with their motherland. The commercial capital of Kerala awaits to enchant you with its natural beauty of backwaters, and mesmerizing monuments of God’s Own Country. A very hearty welcome. Shri. Oommen Chandy Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala ‘Engaging Diaspora: The Indian Growth Story’ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013 Objectives To strengthen Diaspora’s engagement with India’s Programme Outline Pre PBD Seminars: growth story and provide an invigorating platform to • NRIs in the Gulf network and exchange views and perspectives • Skill Development • Pure Sciences • Tourism • Interaction with Youth To enhance linkages and synergies for Diaspora across the spectrum: economic, social and cultural To foster Diaspora innovations and strides in science and technology Inaugural Session with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Plenary Sessions with Hon’ble Union To deepen engagement with young Diaspora and facilitate new perspectives To recognize Diaspora’s contribution to the Indian Ministers on: • India’s Growth : Greater Opportunities • Overseas Indian: Safe Environment • Engaging the Second Generation PBD Oration on Gadar Movement Concurrent Sessions on: • Innovation and Technology • Meeting of Diaspora Organisations • Heritage and Diaspora • NRIs in the Gulf • Entertainment Valedictory Session with the Hon’ble President of India Conferment of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards by the Hon’ble President of India Cultural programmes & dinners growth and development Plenary Session on Investment Special focus on Kerala – The Partner State Parallel State Sessions Opportunities in States (Chief Ministers’ Session) www.pbd-india.com Programme at a Glance (Tentative) January 7, 2013 (Pre PBD Seminars) Time 1000-1600 hrs si Prava ivas tiya D , a r a h B ary nu 7-9 Ja 2013 a: iaspor D g n i ‘Engag dian Growth The In Story’ , eridien M e L l : Hote Venue chi, Kerala Ko Seminar on NRIs in the Gulf Seminar on Skill Development Seminar on Pure Sciences Seminar on Tourism 1500-1700 hrs Interaction with Youth 1900-2000 hrs Cultural Programme hosted by ICCR* 2000-2130 hrs Dinner hosted by Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India* 9000-1015 hrs Inaugural Session 1015-1030 hrs Tea/Coffee Break 1030-1145 hrs Plenary 1- India’s Growth : Greater Opportunities 1145-1315 hrs Plenary 2- Overseas Indian: Safe Environment 1315-1430 hrs Lunch 1430-1600 hrs Plenary 3- Engaging the Second Generation 1600-1615 hrs Tea/Coffee Break 1630-1745 hrs PBD Oration on ‘Gadar Movement’ 1900-2000 hrs Cultural Programme hosted by Government of Kerala* 2000-2130 hrs Dinner hosted by Government of Kerala* 013 Jan DA Y 2 8, 2 013 January 9, 2013 Time 0930-1130 hrs Plenary 4- Investment Opportunities in States (Chief Ministers’ Session) 1130-1200 hrs Tea/Coffee break 1200-1315 hrs Parallel State Sessions 1315-1430 hrs Lunch Innovation and Technology Meeting of Diaspora Organisations Heritage and Diaspora NRIs in the Gulf Entertainment 1700-1800 hrs Valedictory Session and Conferment of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 1900-2000 hrs Musical Extravaganza* 2000-2130 hrs Dinner hosted by Hon’ble Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India* * Venue TBD 7, 2 January 8, 2013 Time 1430-1600 hrs Jan DA Y 1 Jan DA Y 3 9, 2 013 Highlights of PBD 2012 Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India inaugurated the PBD Convention on 8th January, 2012 The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards were conferred to 15 eminent Overseas Indians on 9th January, 2012 by the then Hon’ble President of India Ms. Kamla Persad Bissessar, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago was the Chief Guest of the event Participation of over 2000 delegates from about 60 countries across the globe Theme of the event, ‘The Global Indian: Inclusive Growth’ focused on India’s Social Development and the Overseas Indian Community The Chief Minister of Rajasthan announced a new scheme, ‘Know Rajasthan for NRIs’ Health, Education and Skill development were identified as the key priorities in strategy of inclusive development Pre-conference seminars on solar energy, water and healthcare A concurrent exhibition showcased contemporary India to the delegates PBD Oration by eminent economist and management expert, Prof. Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Special session on Youth in which eminent Overseas Indians shared their success stories Unveiling of website of the ‘India Development Foundation’ by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India There was a Market Place organized by the Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) Cultural programmes Other Features of PBD 2013 Exhibition An Exhibition from 7-9, January, 2013 with participation from State Governments, Corporates, Financial Institutions, NGOs and other sectors shall be held during PBD 2013 at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi. Focus Areas OIFC Market Place: A Focussed Business Networking Forum The OIFC organises a ‘Market Place’ at the annual PBD Convention. The Market Place forum provides a business networking opportunity amongst the delegates attending the PBD States Financial Services Convention, as well as with OIFC’s Knowledge partners Consumer Goods Handicrafts and State Government Partners, housed at the OIFC Education Investment Engineering Technology Entertainment Tourism & Hospitality Fashion & Jewellery Wellness and Healthcare Market Place Pavilion. Business meetings are pre-scheduled between the delegates and OIFC’s Partners, thereby facilitating their process of economic engagement with India. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India. January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa, led India’s freedom struggle and changed the lives of Indians forever. PBD conventions are being held every year since 2003. These conventions provide a platform to the overseas Indian community to engage with the Government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities. These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields. During the event, individuals of exceptional merit are honoured with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award to appreciate their role in India’s growth. The event also provides a forum for discussing key issues concerning the Indian Diaspora. www.moia.gov.in About Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is an interactive ministry, dedicated to the multitude of Indian Nationals settled abroad. Established in May 2004 as the Ministry of NonResident Indians’ Affairs, it was renamed as the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) in September 2004. Driven by a mission of development through coalitions in a world without borders, MOIA seeks to connect the Indian Diaspora community with its motherland. Positioned as a ‘Services’ Ministry, it provides information, partnerships and facilitations for all matters related to Overseas Indians (comprising Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) . The Ministry is headed by a Cabinet Minister. It has four functional service divisions to handle its diverse scope of services: About Kerala Kerala, ensconced in the southwest corner of the Indian peninsula and sandwiched between the rolling greens of the Western Ghats and blue waters of the Arabian Sea, evokes a vision that is aptly captured in ‘Gods Own Country.’ Over the years, Kerala’s famed natural beauty has attracted travelers from all corners of the globe. This apart, Kerala sets the tone for social development in country, creating benchmarks that others choose to emulate. Kerala has been at the forefront of making quality education and healthcare available to the masses. Kerala’s human development indicators (HDI) are the highest in the country and even on par with some developed nations. Specifically, Kerala has had excellent socio-development indicators like high literacy, high life expectancy, low infant mortality, a sex ratio favouring females and more. The result of this is the creation of a strong social fabric that has been able to weather the turbulences thrown up by the economic upheavals of the past decade. The Ministry focuses on developing networks with and amongst Overseas Indians with the intent of building partnerships with the Diaspora. A natural spin-off of Kerala’s advanced infrastructure has been its much-acclaimed human resource potential, which has reached far and wide across the country and beyond, contributing significantly in various fields. The State has emphasized equitable growth and sustainable resource utilization for its economic progress. Kerala has placed special emphasis on being green and environment friendly. A high quality of living at relatively affordable cost has helped keep attrition rates in check. Besides dealing with all matters relating to Overseas Indians, the Ministry is engaged in several initiatives with them for the promotion of trade and investment, emigration, education, culture, health and science & technology. Website - http://www.moia.gov.in With high literacy rate, skilled manpower, low cost of power, clean and green environment, the State of Kerala has attracted investments especially in areas like Tourism, Information Technology, Food processing, Healthcare services etc from foreign nations. Website - http://www.kerala.gov.in Diaspora Services Financial Services Emigration Services Management Services Registration Details Package * (per person) US $ INR Till 15th December, 2012 Package * (per person) Rebates for Group Registration Participants US $ INR From 16th December, 2012 Rebate (in %) 150 or more 50 100 or more 35 Conference 250 13500 Conference 300 16200 80 or more 25 NonConference 100 5400 NonConference 125 6750 60 or more 20 Student 100 5400 Student 125 6750 40 or more 15 20 or more 10 10 or more 5 * 1 USD = INR 54 * 12.36% Service Tax will be charged. * The Bank charges (if any) will be borne by the Delegates * Delegate fees does not include airfare, hotel stay or any other incidental expenses. * 12.36% Service Tax would be charged. * The Bank charges (if any) will be borne by the Delegates Conference Package Entitled to a 3 day Conference including Lunches, Dinners and Entertainment Evenings Non-Conference Package Entitled to attend Dinners and Entertainment Evenings only Student Package Entitled to a 3 day Conference including Lunches, Dinners and Entertainment evenings Travel & Accommodation Details Request for Accommodation and all Travel related services may be sent to Kuoni Destination Management. The special negotiated hotel tariff and online booking facilities for travel and accommodation can be availed by the registered delegates only Rooms are available from January 6 to January 10, 2013 Additional nights are available only upon request and are subject to availability. In case you wish to arrive earlier or check- out later, please send us your enquiry via email [email protected] Rooms will be assigned on first come first served basis. Special Information For any query pertaining to following: �Flight Arrival & Departure �Hotel Details �Airport Transfer �Pre & Post PBD Tours �Group Registration please write to [email protected] ‘Engaging Diaspora: The Indian Growth Story’ Guidelines for Registration Delegate fees does not include airfare, hotel stay or any other incidental expenses. Please note that the delegate fees includes conference registration & convention kit only. Forms along with requisite delegate fee only will be accepted. Organizers reserve the right not to accept any registration without assigning any reason. Registration is non-transferable after 25th December, 2012. Sponsorship Opportunities: We provide customized branding opportunities. For further details regarding sponsorships and other branding opportunities, please contact: Mr Alok Priya Azad Deputy Director, FICCI Tel: 91 11 23487575, Fax: 911123320714, M.:91 9540096681 Email: [email protected] Cancellation & Refund policy Any request received in writing before 16th December, 2012 will be considered for cancellation. A 30% handling charge will be deducted from total amount deposited towards delegate fee and remaining amount will be refunded by cheque. No amount will be refunded after 16th December, 2012. How To Make Payment A) Online payment through credit card Please visit our website www.pbd-india.com C) Swift Code Transfer i) For Electronic Fund Transfer from Overseas into INR (Indian National Rupee) account ii) For Electronic Fund Transfer in INR currency within India Name of Bank: Deutsche Bank AG Name of Bank: Deutsche Bank AG Cheque or Demand Draft in favour of FICCI Address: 222 Kodak House, Dr D N Road, Address: 222 Kodak house, Dr D N Road, (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Fort Mumbai 400 001 Fort Mumbai 400 001 Industry) Payable at New Delhi Swift Code: DEUTINBBXXX Swift Code: DEUTINBBXXX Mr R S Khurana / Ms Zaara Qamar Beneficiary: KUONI TRAVEL (INDIA) PVT.LTD Beneficiary: KUONI TRAVEL (INDIA) PVT.LTD FICCI Account Number: 0557777002 Account Number: 0557777002 Federation House, Tansen Marg, Currency: INR Currency: INR New Delhi 110 001 Note: - Please mention the Purpose of Remittance: PBD 2013 Registration, Delegate’s Name etc - Please send us the copy of the Remittance, enabling us to follow up with our Bank RTGS IFSC Code: DEUT0784BBY B) Payment through Cheque or Demand Draft NEFT IFSC Code: DEUT0784BBY MICR Code: 400200000 Note: Please send us the copy of the Remittance, enabling us to follow up with our Bank Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 7-9 January, 2013 Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala Registration Form Please write your complete name behind the photograph and staple the photograph here Please fill form in CAPITAL Letters (all fields are compulsary) Category : Conference Non Conference Students Title : MrMrs MsDrProf First Name ........................... Gender : Male Status : RI - Resident Indian Middle Name .................................... Last Name ................................. Female Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) …………………… NRI - Non Resident Indian Employment Type : Salaried PIO - Person of Indian Origin Self Employed Others Private Business Organization ................................................................................. Designation.................................................................................................... Business Interest ......................................................................... Blood Group ........................ Passport No .......................... Nationality................................ Place of Issue .......................... Date of Issue .......................... Date of expiry.......................... Participation in earlier PBD events 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Mailing Address H No./ Street No. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... City ..................................................................................... Pin Code.............................................. State ................................................................................... Country Code (..............) Country................................................ City Code (..........) Tel No ……………................................ Mobile ..................................................................... Email .................................................... Note: Hotel and Transport details are available on website: www.pbd-india.com Pre PBD Seminars Please select the Seminar you would like to attend: Tick Name of Seminar Date Time (hrs) NRIs in the Gulf Jan 7, 2013 1000-1600 Skill Development Jan 7, 2013 1000-1600 Pure Sciences Jan 7, 2013 1000-1600 Tourism Jan 7, 2013 1000-1600 Interaction with Youth Jan 7, 2013 1500-1700 Note : For Group Registrations (10 delegates & above), please write to [email protected] Fax No. ...................................... Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 7-9 January, 2013 Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala Exhibition Space Booking Form Participation Cost – Space Rentals Space Type Reply Form Domestic Exhibitor* Foreign* PSU* NGO* SSI (INR)/sqm (USD)/sqm (INR)/sqm (INR)/sqm (INR)/sqm Raw Space 6500 140 5500 3000 4500 Shell Space 8000 170 6500 3500 5500 *12.36 % Service tax and Education Cess on space rent will be added. Space will be allocated on first-come-first-serve basis 100% of total amount to be paid at the time of booking Cheque/Demand Draft for space rentals to be in favour of “Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry” payable at New Delhi Remittance Details for Overseas Exhibitors: Beneficiary Name : Bank name : Bank Account No.: Account Type: IFSC Code : Branch Address : Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry CITI Bank 5344483002 Current CITI0000002 CITI BANK N.A 4th Floor, Jeevan Bharti Building, 124, Connaught Circus, New Delhi - 110001 Mr. Rishi Arora / Mr. Ishan Pandita Trade Fairs Division Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry ( FICCI) Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India Phone Fax Email : + 91 11 2348 7465 / 2348 7429 : + 91 11 23738760-70 : +91 11 2335 9734 : [email protected], : [email protected] PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS 2013 We are interested in participating in “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013” Exhibition Please book ............................ sqms of Shell Space/Raw Space. Our Cheque/Demand Draft for Rs ...............................in favour of “Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry” is enclosed. Name: ............................................................................................................................. Designation:.................................................................................................................... Company:……………………………………………. …….................................................. Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Phone: ................................................................ Fax: ................................................... Email: .............................................................................................................................. www.pbd-india.com Eleventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 7-9 January, 2013 Kochi, Kerala, India Contact Us Shri Yogeshwar Sangwan Director(Diaspora Services) Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, New Delhi Email: [email protected] Tel: 24197910 Fax: 24197942 Web:- www.moia.gov.in Mr R S Khurana / Ms Zaara Qamar FICCI Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi 110 001 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Tel: +91-11-23487575/ 23487576 Fax: +91-11-23320714/ 23747903 Mobile: +91-99112 76344 / +91-98100 39595 www.pbd-india.com