The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (Overseas Indian Honour/Award) is the highest Indian award for

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or an organisation or institution established and run by Non-Resident Indians or Persons of Indian Origin, constituted by the

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in conjunction with the ''

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (, English: Non-Resident Indian Day) is a celebratory day observed (starting in 2003) on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India. The ...

'' (Non-Resident Indian Day), to honour exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession. The award is given by the

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. Since 2016, the

has doubled the number of awardees each year to 30 after a decision to grant the award once every two years.

Award criteria

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (PBS) is conferred for outstanding contributions in any of the following areas:

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References

External links

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, Official webpage
at '' Ministry of External Affairs'' (MEA)
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Official Website

List of Previous Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awardees
'' MOIA'' archived website {{Indian diaspora Civil awards and decorations of India Indian diaspora Awards established in 2003