The annual global convention for the Indian diaspora, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 was held in Bengaluru from January 7 to 9 with a record participation since its inception.
Fourteen States, including Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh had put up stalls at the exhibition.
Foreign dignitaries including Surinamese Vice-President Michael Ashwin Adhin, Portuguese Prime Minister H.E AntAnio Costa and chief ministers from seven States participated in the event.