Dear All State Presidents, Secretaries & MAICCI EXCO,


The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and supported by the Government of NCT of Delhi, is once again organising the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) (6th edition), scheduled for 7- 9 January 2008 at New Delhi.

The PBD – the annual flagship event of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, aims to connect more than 25 million overseas Indians and bring the expertise and knowledge of the Indian Community abroad to India to contribute and integrate into India's growth process.

The PBD 2008 will also provide an opportunity to all to network and develop a robust and rewarding relationship. The PBD traditionally sees over 1500 overseas Indians participating in the event!

The highlights of the PBD 2008 include:

• A 2-day Convention, featuring diverse themes with eminent speakers
• Trade and Industry Exhibition
• Business Networking
• Cultural Evenings

Please access PBD website at: www.pbdindia.org for regular updates on the programme.

The PBD 2008 has been widely promoted all over the world through print and electronic media partnerships with newspapers and channels and also through numerous Indian associations. Road Shows have also been organised ensuring wide publicity of the event.

Accommodation and travel details are now on the PBD website. Due to other international events scheduled in Delhi at the same time, availability of accommodation in Delhi is limited. You are advised to book your accommodation well in advance.

There is an early bird discount if you register and pay the delegate fee by 30th November, 2007. Kindly register online at our website www.pbdindia.org

PBD promises to bring an event with a difference and towards that, they request and welcome your participation, support, involvement and suggestions.

Kindly disseminate this information to your members, associates, friends and family. They would love to have us join them!

Look forward to receiving you at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in January 2008 in New Delhi.


Thank you and best regards,

“TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE”

Yours in MAICCI,