16 Dec : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the seventh edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Chennai on January eight since the programme is also an initiative to attract more visitors to the state.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas "Engaging the Diaspora: The Way Forward" convention will be held in Chennai for the first time, Secretary to the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs K Mohandas told reporters in Chennai.
President Pratibha Patil will be present as the Chief Guest for the valedictory function on 9th January and would give away the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas awards.
Various cultural programmes, exhibitions on trade, arts and crafts would also be conducted during the conference.