Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is also known as NRI Day (Non-Resident Indian).
This day marks the contribution and achievements of overseas Indians in various fields, fostering a strong connection between the homeland and its diasporic communities.
The theme of 2024 is Connecting for a Brighter Tomorrow.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was first introduced in 2003.
The day holds historical significance as it marks the return of MK Gandhi to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915.